1953 Ben Hogan 'Holds Ball He Used to Win British Open' Art Photo
1953 Photograph of Ben Hogan displaying the ball he used to win the British Open. A rare and important image in nice condition overall, this is one of just two examples we have ever seen in the industry. Issued by the United Press and stamped on the back with a nice paper caption as well. Caption Reads: "THAT'S THE ONE, FOLKS" NEW YORK: GOLFDOM'S GREAT BEN HOGAN HOLDS THE BALL HE USED IN THE LAST ROUND OF THE BRITISH OPEN WHEN HE SHOT A RECORD 68. HOGAN LATER PRESENTED THE BALL TO VICE PRESIDENT ISAAC GRAINGER OF THE U.S. GOLF ASSOCIATION. NEW YORK EXTENDED AN OFFICIAL WELCOME TO THE KING OF THE WORLD'S GOLFERS WITH THE TRADITIONAL TICKER-TAPE PARADE UP BROADWAY AND A RECEPTION AT CITY HALL JULY 21. HE WAS ALSO ELECTED TO THE GOLF HALL OF FAME
6 1/2" x 8 1/2"
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