2018 April Exclusive Autograph/Merchandise Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/15/2018
Byron Nelson Signed & Inscribed Photo to Clifford Roberts - Framed
To Cliff Roberts,
A fine sportsman and
a wonderful credit to
the game of golf
Sincerely,
Byron Nelson
An unparalleled collectible is presented to you in this lot as we have a Byron Nelson signed and personalized framed photo to Clifford Roberts. Clifford was the co-founder with Bobby Jones of Augusta National G.C. Roberts served as Chairman of the club from 1931 through 1976, and was named "Chairman in Memoriam" after his death. Not only was he the chairman of Augusta National, but he also served as Chairman of the Masters Tournament from 1934 through 1976. In 1977, after being quite ill for many months, Clifford perished on the banks of Ike's Pond by his own hand denying his terminal cancer the opportunity to conclude its cruel work. Hall of Famer Byron Nelson is best remembered for the 1945 season, when he won 19 tournaments, including 11 consecutively. His 52 career wins include two Masters, two PGA's and a U.S. Open. Posed photo shows Lord Byron at the height of his 1940's success. Byron Nelson was a PGA Tour golfer between 1935 and 1946 and became the second recipient of the PGA Tour Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997. Byron Nelson and two other well-known golfers of the time, Ben Hogan and Sam Snead, were born within seven months of each other in 1912. Although he won many tournaments in the course of his relatively brief career, he is mostly remembered today for having won 11 consecutive tournaments and 18 total tournaments in 1945. He retired officially at the age of 34 to be a rancher, later becoming a commentator and lending his name to the HP Byron Nelson Championship, the first PGA Tour event to be named for a professional golfer
17" x 20"
James Spence Authentication (JSA) has reviewed the signature and their auction letter of authenticity will come with this lot.
Framed items: Every effort is made to protect the frames included in these lots prior to, during, and after the auction. When in shipping, we cannot be responsible for damage to framed items that may occur. We will help you with any claim with the shipping company if something is unfortunately damaged while in in shipping. Framed items are NON returnable due to frame damage. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please don't hesitate to contact us, thank you.
Please note: This auction will end at 5:00pm EST on Sunday, April 15th, 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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