Official TV Tower Personnel Only Wood Sign from c.1980's Masters Tournament
You cant miss it. 'OFFICIAL TV TOWER ONLY' is boldly painted across this substantial white painted plywood sign with a welcomed distressed/weathered look. The look that hints at the inanimate object's inkling to tell stories from the Masters Tournament of years past, going on four decades ago more specifically. Slight crazing in the paint and stenciled 'Masters Green' bold, uppercase font that matches the entirety of the verso, which likely matched the TV Tower itself. There are four holes, one in each corner, by way of screw mounting - again showing welcomed usage. CBS remains The Masters sole television broadcaster with limited interruption, as it has since the $5,000 rights were gained in 1956. This specific sign is placed in the mid 1970's-80's period, with the likelihood that it signified the raised camera vantage point for numerous 'Traditions Unlike Any Other.' Names like Ken Venturi, Jim Nantz, Pat Summerall, Verne Lundquist all under the CBS personality umbrella, in what is a long-standing best of the best television lineup and a storied tournament broadcast partnership. Was this very sign there for Jack Nicklaus' wins? How many? Likely and unsure, as photo matching remains a distinct possibility with extensive Masters Tournament galleries on many platforms. Masters signs once displayed during the famed Augusta, Georgia contest or, better yet contests, come to market with extreme rarity please factor that in when bidding. 24" x 18"
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