L.A. Summer Olympics 1984 Basketball #C103

Description

The L.A. Summer Olympics 1984 Basketball stamp was issued to commemorate the upcoming Summer Olympic Games to be held in Los Angeles, California in 1984. The stamp features an image of a female basketball player in mid-air shooting the ball with one hand. The stamp was part of a series of four airmail stamps issued to promote the 1984 Summer Olympics, which featured various Olympic events, such as diving, cycling, and track and field. The 1984 Olympics were  a significant event, as they marked the first time that the Games had been held in the United States since 1932. The L.A. Summer Olympics 1984 Basketball stamp celebrates the spirit of athleticism, teamwork, and competition that are the hallmarks of basketball and the Olympic Games. The stamp is a vivid reminder of the excitement and anticipation that surrounded the 1984 Summer Olympics, and the pride that Americans felt in hosting this prestigious global event.