Sponsors and Curators The Museum of Yo-Yo History is a labor of love, and we would not be able to stay up-to-date with exhibits without the support of our sponsors and curators. Big thanks go to One Drop Design and Duncan for supplying us with their latest models, YoYoExpert for their help and support, and to Cody Orr, TotalArtist and YoYoBrothers™ for allowing us to use their collections! If you're a manufacturer, or just a big collector and you want to help support the Museum drop me at line at chimera@yoyomuseum.com Duncan Richard Nixon yo-yos with Roy Acuff Exhibit #3375 Type Event Condition Mint Date 1974 Owner Rick Brough Compare A.P. wirephoto of President Nixon yo-yoing on stage at the Grand Ole Opry House along with Roy Acuff, March 18, 1974. Strings attached "President Nixon twirles a yo-yo while Roy Acuff, country singer, watched Saturday night at the opening of the new Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville (Tennessee). Mr. Nixon and his wife (Pat), just back from South America, were guests at the opening." Watch President Nixon yo-yoing with Roy Acuff. (Last accessed January 28, 2020) Of interest... As of January 2020, the highest price ever paid for a yo-yo was $16,029. It was the yo-yo (make unknown) used by President Richard Nixon on stage with Roy Acuff (and seen in the photograph in this exhibit). President Nixon autographed the yo-yo after the show and presented it to Roy Acuff. It later sold at an Acuff estate auction for the record setting price. Buyer unknown. Other Views Full photograph, large Photograph, back 2005-2023 Software © David W. Hall & Grahame BaptieWright Content by David W. Hall & Rick Brough