2016 June Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/19/2016
Arnold Palmer & Clifford Roberts 1967 Press Photo with Note from Mrs. Wilda Gwin
Featured here is a 1967 press photo showing the legendary Arnold Palmer and Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club Clifford Roberts, alongside another prominent figure at Augusta National. The photo shows The King taking it easy for a moment, most likely during some point of the 1967 Masters week. Roberts served as Chairman of Augusta National GC from 1931-1976 and Chairman of the Masters Tournament from 1934-1976, he was named "Chairman in Memoriam" after his death in 1977. Palmer's story is well-known, a 62-time PGA Tour tournament winner and seven time major championship winner, and member of the "Big Three," which included Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus. Palmer is widely considered to be one of the most popular golfers of all time, and is credited with broadening the popularity of the sport in the 1960-1970s. This lot also contains a note from Mrs. Wilda Gwin, who worked at Augusta National during this time.
Photo measures 8" x 10"
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