2022 July Golf Memorabilia Auction - Closing Date 07/17/2022
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/17/2022
Chi-Chi Rodriguez's 1974 Masters Awarded Eagle Hole #13 Steuben Crystal Highball Glass
From The Chi Chi Rodriguez Collection comes Chi-Chi Rodriguez's 1974 Masters Awarded Eagle Hole #13 Steuben Crystal Highball Glass, items 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.
Along with other traditions such as the Crystal Vase for the low score of the day, Hole-In-One, and a Double Eagle; the Steuben Crystal Highball Glasses are given to a competitor who succeeds in scoring an eagle on any one of the holes at Augusta National during the Masters Tournament. This tradition dates to the 1954 tournament, when the Augusta National presented these glasses of achievement for the first time. Offered here for consideration is Chi Chi Rodriguez's crystal highball glass in near mint condition, with all etchings on glass well preserved, in similar fashion to the day it was presented. Chi Chi putted for an eagle in 1974 on the 13th hole. It measures 6 1/2" tall
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