2017 US Open June Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/18/2017
Ben Hogan Signed Color 11x14 Photo - Framed
Ben Hogan is generally considered one of the greatest players in the history of the game. Hogan is notable for his profound influence on the golf swing theory and his legendary ball-striking ability, for which he remains renowned among players and fans. His nine career professional major championships tie him (with Gary Player) for fourth all-time, trailing only Jack Nicklaus (18), Tiger Woods (14) and Walter Hagen (11). Furthermore, he is 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.)
Offered here is a framed 11x14 color photo signed by Hogan in black ink. This is sure to display very well in any collection. The frame measures 18 1/2" x 21 1/2"
James Spence Authentication (JSA) has reviewed the signature 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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