This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/8/2010
Contestants pin of Lloyd Mangrum from the 1941 Bing Crosby held at Rancho Santa Fe CC near San Diego.
Letter from Mangrum family members stating that this was Lloyd's pin will accompany lot. This was the fifth year of the tournament, and marked the third time in the five years that Sam Snead was the champion. Mangrum would finish second in 1942 the last event held at Rancho Santa Fe. Magrum's eye was well fit to Pebble Beach when the event shifted there in 1947 after a four year interuption by World War II. He won in 1948 and 1953. This pin remains in excellent condition with the original pin still intact on back side. Green enamel which highlights Bing Crosby still retains its luster. Mangrum, with movie star good looks was a member of the "Texas Gang" that rode out of the hardscrabble caddie yards to plunder the PGA tour in it's first Golden Age, along with Jimmy Demaret, Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson. He joined the Tour in 1937 and quickly established himself setting the course record of 64 in his first round of play ever at the Masters in 1940. This score would not be matched until Jack Nicklaus carded it in the 1960's. Duty to country fighting under General Patton in the second World War saw Mangrum fight bravely at the Battle of the Bulge and earn two Purple Hearts. This only slowed his golf career as he returned better then ever, winning the 1946 US Open. The win at the Open in 1946 was only the start of greatness as he would go on to win 30 more times on Tour for his career total of 36 wins, the 12th most wins ever by a player in his career.
In 1951, Mangrum led the PGA money list. He earned the Vardon Trophy in both 1951 and 1953 with the lowest seasonal scoring average on Tour. An excellent Ryder Cup performer, Mangrum appeared in four matches highlighted by his role as player/captain in the 10th ever matches in 1953. His career has twice been recognized with the highest honor with induction into the PGA Hall of Fame in 1964 and the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1998.
This lot comes directly from Lloyd Mangrum's heirs and a letter of authenticity will accompany this lot signed by the heirs. It is very rare to obtain quality golf memorabilia directly from the family with iron clad authenticity.
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