Jack Nicklaus & Jim Nantz Signed Masters Undated Flag w/"The Bear Comes Out of Hibernation!" 1986 CBS
Jim Nantz took a chance in 1986 when the then (just) 16th hole announcer in his very first Masters as (a) voice of CBS made the call 'The Bear Comes Out of Hibernation' in reference to Jack Nicklaus' putt he sank to take a share of the lead. The Hillywood script was complete when Jack Nicklaus slipped on his Green Jacket for the sixth time. Here is a flag executed to perfection, the undated signed in the center by Jack Nicklaus with Jim Nantz's RARE notation above his signature - his first of many legendary calls at Augusta. James Spence Authentication (JSA) has reviewed this signature and their auction letter of authenticity (ALOA) comes with this lot.
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