Paul Runyan Twice Signed Circa 1939 Bristol 'Little Poison' Paddle Putter
Here we have a circa 1939 Bristol Paul Runyan 'Little Poison' golf club signed by Paul Runyan on the light brown wooden paddle grip. Also signed by Mr. Runyan on the shaft. The head is stamped "Little Poison," the face features three screws, the brass sole plate is stamped "Paul Runyan Bristol" with four screws, and there is also a screw in the heel. The paddle grip is marked "Paul Runyan Paddle Grip Golf Club Pat. No. 1,639,864" with a Bristol Built sticker. It measures 35" from heel to end. This was given by Paul Runyan to his friend and fellow PGA Professional John Goettlicher.
Runyan, in his Hall of Fame career, won 29 times on the PGA Tour highlighted by PGA Championship wins in 1934 and '38. His game was so acclaimed in the 1930's that he was paired with Bobby Jones in 1934 for the first 36 holes of the first Masters. 35." James Spence Authentication (JSA) has reviewed these signatures and their auction letter of authenticity comes with this lot.
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