2022 June Memorabilia Auction - Closing Date - 06/19/2022
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/19/2022
Champion Chi-Chi Rodriguez's Personal 1986 Digital Senior Classic Crystal Winner's Trophy
During Chi Chi's rookie 1986 Senior Tour season he won three times, with the Digital Senior Classic being his second of the 22 total PGA Senior Tour victories by a single stroke over fellow WGHOF Gary Player. Rodriguez would win the following two Digital Senior Classics, making it his only 3-win tournament on either the PGA or Senior PGA Tours. Here is the cut-glass crystal trophy that Rodriguez was given along with the winner's check. Along with his From The Chi Chi Rodriguez Collection comes Champion Chi-Chi Rodriguez's Personal 1986 Digital Senior Classic Crystal Winner's Trophy, an item from the proud Puerta Rican's trailblazing World Golf Hall of Fame career. Humble beginnings paved the way for 37 professional wins including two Senior Major Championships as well as a 1973 Ryder Cup appearance for the United States team. Avid baseball fan Juan "Chi Chi" Rodriguez got his nickname from Puerto Rican baseball player Chi Chi Flores. Our consignor John Foley has a working relationship with Chi Chi and is helping the golfer with his estate - much of which has traveled many miles to arrive in the continental states. John mentioned that when he went out to lunch with Chi Chi recently, Rodriguez was full of stories and Chi Chi's face lit up when asked to sign a couple of items for John's young daughter. After all, children have always been the main focus of his extensive philanthropic efforts. A signed letter of provenance from John Foley comes with this lot. 11.5" tall
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