Gary Player Signed Card & Vintage 1959 Open Championship Photo
This lot features a vintage black and white photographic print and a separate autograph card of the legendary South African professional golfer, Gary Player. The photograph depicts Player celebrating his victory at the 1959 Open Championship by kissing the Claret Jug trophy while surrounded by a joyous crowd. He is wearing a white tournament blazer with a crest that includes the legible text TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS. The photograph is mounted to a brown cardboard backing. On the reverse of the mount, an inscription in blue ink reads Gary Player / 1959 Open Championship / at Muirfield, Scotland. James Spence Authentication (JSA) has reviewed this signature and their auction letter of authenticity (ALOA) comes with this lot.
Accompanying the photograph is a plain off-white rectangular autograph card. The card features an original signature in pencil. The signature is transcribed as Gary Player..
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