Jack Nicklaus Signed 1962 US Open at Oakmont CC Grounds Ticket
An exciting entrant from the scorching hot ticket category lies before you - Jack Nicklaus signed 1962 US Open at Oakmont ticket from his first major and professional win! The newly turned pro Jack Nicklaus and hometown favorite Arnold Palmer batted it out in a playoff, with Jack emerging in the seemingly David over Goliath result at that time. The appropriate and historic setting of Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania was the main stage for two leading actors who at the time were opposite in nearly every way.
The champion signed season grounds ticket #135381 is offered here from June 16th, the tournament that launched a lifelong friendly rivalry between Nicklaus and Palmer. Print is strong with the Oakmont squirrel on the front and a local paint company dark blue advertising on the verso. For reference purposes we offered a ticket from this tournament's playoff round in out 2022 September Auction that received 29 bids and an achieved price of $6,039 - unsigned!
The ticket category had been underappreciated in the sports memorabilia industry for many years, until a surge in prices only a couple years back seemingly caught up to its value. A 'FULL' ticket from this historical event remains very difficult, with this being your opportunity to own one of the scant few examples that weren't turned into stubs. Please see photos for a detailed condition report. James Spence Authentication (JSA) has reviewed this signature and their auction letter of authenticity comes with this lot.
The Golf Auction is proud to present this our final auction of 2022. This eclectic group of memorabilia represents all areas of the golf collecting world, so please utilize the categories column to help navigate you towards your preferred collectibles. Bids must be placed before 10pm ET, Sunday, December 18th in order to participate in extended bidding
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