WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Wichita police say thieves who broke into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame stole a replica of the America’s Cup trophy.
The hall’s executive director, Ted Hayes, told radio station KFDI that the theft occurred sometime between 6:30 p.m. Sunday and 5:30 a.m. Monday.
The America’s Cup replica, which was donated by Wichita businessman Bill Koch, is worth an estimated $50,000. Other sports memorabilia, including two footballs signed by Kansas All-American and NFL great Gayle Sayers, were also stolen.
The value of the thefts was estimated at $52,700.
The hall is located in the Wichita Boathouse on the Arkansas River in downtown Wichita.
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Information from: KFDI-AM
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