Ben Hogan Signed 1-Iron Shot - 10 1/2 X 13 1/2 Black and White

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/9/2012

10 1/2 x 13 1/2 photo from Hogan's win at the 1950 U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club. This one-iron shot is regarded by many as the greatest single shot in golf history. Among golf photographers it receives similar acclaim. Professionally matted and framed to 16 1/2 x 19 1/2. The autograph measures 1" x 3"on this stunner and is pure Hogan precision for clarity and strength a ten in every manner. Ben Hogan compiled nine career professional major championships tying him (with Gary Player) for fourth all-time, trailing only Jack Nicklaus (18), Tiger Woods (14) and Walter Hagen (11). He is also one of only five golfers to have won all four major championships currently open to professionals (the Masters Tournament, the British Open, the U.S. Open, and the PGA Championship. James Spence Authentication has reviewed this item and their letter of authenticity accompanies this lot.