2017 US Open June Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/18/2017
Linda Roberts Artist Proof Jerry Ford Inv. Poster Signed by 31 From Field - Framed
Here we have a framed artists proof by Linda Roberts. Roberts was asked to make limited edition pieces for the 1982 and 1983 Jerry Ford Invitational tournaments. The frame measures 27" x 34 1/2" and the matting is signed by many famous names including Jack Nicklaus, Hale Irwin, Gerald R. Ford, Johnny Miller, Bruce Devlin, John Mahaffey, and Clint Eastwood. This piece will display very well in any collection.
James Spence Authentication (JSA) has reviewed the signatures and their auction letter of authenticity will come with this lot.
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**ROBERT (BOB) E. BARRETT COLLECTION**
Robert Barrett served as the Army Military Aide to President Gerald R. Ford. Following their White House years, Barrett was invited to remain with former President Ford as his Chief of Staff. This appointment led to a position for Barrett with Ford that remained intact until the former President passed in 2006. All told, Barrett spent 32 years from 1974-2006 in service to Ford. During this time period amid Ford library and foundation work, Barrett would be called on to orchestrate the United States delegation of former Presidents Jimmy Carter, Richard Nixon and Ford as they traveled aboard Air Force One to Anwar Sadat's funeral. This busy working relationship though was not exclusively about matters of state, as dedicated golfer Ford tasked Barrett with the assignment to organize the first Jerry Ford Invitational golf tournament. Barrett would oversee this event for 20 years (1977-1996) raising in the neighborhood of $1.5 million in charitable donations from this star studded event that combined top celebrities such as Sammy Davis Jr., Clint Eastwood, Jackie Gleason, Bob Hope, Jack Lemmon and Michael Jordan with top PGA players of the day in the likes of Ray Floyd, Hale Irwin, Johnny Miller, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson. We at The Golf Auction are so fortunate to have been called upon to offer Mr. Barrett's collection, assembled over a lifetime of memorable experiences, to The Golf Auction bidders. Enjoy this opportunity to acquire a wide-ranging assortment of seldom seen collectibles.
Please note: This auction will end at 7:00pm EST on Sunday, June 18th, with EXTENDED BIDDING to follow. All items in the auction will remain open until no items have received a bid within a 15 minute time period. All lots are free to be bid on until extended bidding has ended
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