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And they are there to this day. Are you listening, Bjorn?

I'm not saying Borg's Wimbledon trophies are as eternally significant as Joshua's 12 stones. But there's certainly some great value to that hard-earned hardware, which indeed should "be a memorial … forever"—and not to the highest bidder.

Here's hoping Borg will reconsider and hang on to those prizes—and be Bjorn again.

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Earlier Play Ball columns include:

Steroids 'R' Us | It's not just Barry Bonds's heart that is desperately wicked. (Mar. 9, 2006)

Heavy Medal | At the Olympics, if you don't medal, you certainly must be a loser. By Mark Moring (Feb. 23, 2006)

Opening Ceremony Blues | The Olympics is symbolic, but not of world peace. By Mark Galli (Feb. 16, 2006)

Punches, Smashes, and Bombs | Boxing gives us a window into the violence inherent in all sports. By Mark Galli (Nov. 11, 2006)

Should We Ban Boxing? | The usual arguments against the "sweet science" cut many ways. By Mark Galli (Oct. 28, 2005)

Something Noble and Good | Professional sports is often boring, but real sports is not. By Mark Galli (May 13, 2005)

The Lovely Paradox of NFL Draft Day | It's an event of biblical proportions—and wisdom. By Mark Galli (April 29, 2005)

Negotiating Sunday Sports | This culture war was lost long ago. Now what? By Mark Galli (April 15, 2005)

The Prodigal Sports Fan | There is hope for the idolater. By Mark Galli (April 08, 2005)

The Thirst of the 24/7 Fan | Understanding the idolatry in sports. By Mark Galli (March 01, 2005)

March Madnesses | The layers of insanity know no end—thank God. By Mark Galli (March. 18, 2005)

Spectating as a Spiritual Discipline | For those who have eyes to watch, let them watch something more than highlight films. By Mark Galli (March 11, 2005)

The Grace of Sports | If Christ can't be found in sports, he can't be found the modern world. By Mark Galli (March 4, 2005)

Baseball Isn't Entertainment | The sooner we stop thinking sports are about the spectators, the more enjoyable the games will be. By Mark Galli (Feb. 25, 2005)

Rooting for T.O. | Why Terrell Owens irritates most of us most of the time. By Mark Galli (Feb. 11, 2005)

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