Bobby Jones & O.B. Keeler Signed Grand Slam Trophies Oversize Photo w/Jones, O.B. Keeler, Grand Slam & Walker Cup Trophies
Inseparable were the talented tandem of Bobby Jones and OB Keeler, who long abided by the 'help me help you' mantra - Est. 1916. “The greatest golf writer that has ever lived” was the high praise that Bobby Jones gave his friend and confidant, Atlanta Journal's own, Oscar Bane Keeler - normally the one the receiving end of the praise. It was only natural that Keeler was by his side in this original photo from 1930 when Bobby Jones elevated the game of golf into the international forefront of sport by way of his remarkable individual achievements. Keeler had reported on each of Jones' 13 major championships up until that point.
Shortly after this Grand Slam Trophy photograph was captured, with each of the four trophies (left to right): British Amateur, British Open, Walker Cup, US Open, and US Amateur, Bobby Jones signed it in dark steel tip pen to Editor of his hometown 'Atlanta Journal' - Major (John) Cohen and so did the also pictured OB Keeler (Dean of Golf Writers at the same publication)! The photo quality is unmatched, crystal clear with the darkest darks and lightest lights throughout the composition highlighting the golf royalty in sharp suits and hardware from one. Each of the trophies are underlined by their tournament name and years in which Jones was presented it as the champion handwritten in white paint. Infrequent at best is it to find a quality example of a Bobby Jones signed photo, however this 'Grand Slam' trophy visual gem also carries penmanship from his close friend and sidekick 'With everything - OB Keeler' just below. Framed tastefully with a five-paragraph on jones, his Grand Slam and this piece specifically which measures to 21" x 25." James Spence Authentication (JSA) has reviewed this signature and their FULL letter of authenticity comes with this lot.
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