2018 June US Open Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/17/2018
Michael Jordan & Other Sports Legends Signed 1999 Masters Embroidered Flag
The Masters, in broadcaster Jim Nantz's words, is "A tradition like none other!" and Michael Jordan is "A basketball player like none other!" An embroidered flag from the course souvenir stand at the 1999 Masters tournament is offered here, signed by legends in the sports world, including one of the greatest athletes of all time, Michael Jordan. Jordan was a 6 time NBA Champion and 6 time NBA Finals MVP. This marks the first time The Golf Auction has had a Masters flag signed by Air Jordan himself. Jordan signatures and memorabilia is and always will be some of the most prized items in sports memorabilia collecting. An ardent golfer himself, Jordan places his spectacular "9 of 10 in signature strength" autograph on this flag in black marker, along with the following sporting greats:
Mario Lemieux - Back to back Stanley Cup Champion with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1991 and 1992
Dick Butkus - Inscribed 'HOF 79', 8 time Pro Bowl lineman for the Chicago Bears
Lou Holtz - Coach of the 1988 National Champion Notre Dame team
Jim Tressel - Inscribed 'Go Bucks!', coach of the 2002 National Championship Ohio State Buckeyes team
Gale Sayers - Inscribed 'HOF 77', 4 time Pro Bowl Halfback for the Chicago Bears
Tom Izzo - Coach of the 2000 NCAA National Champions Michigan State Spartans
Mike Ditka - Inscribed 'HOF 88', Super Bowl VI Champion tight end for the Chicago Bears
James Spence Authentication (JSA) has reviewed the signatures and their full letter of authenticity #Z76605 comes with this one of a kind lot.
Please note: This auction will end at 5:00pm EST on Sunday, June 17th, 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. Still the lowest rate among major golf auction houses, there is a buyer's premium of 17.5% for all items. All lots are free to be bid on until extended bidding has ended.
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