Lot # 287: 1939 Byron Nelson U.S. Open Wire Photo with Trophy

Category: Photographs

Starting Bid: $50.00

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Item was in Auction "2013 Winter Holiday Auction",
which ran from 12/30/2013 5:00 PM to
1/19/2014 12:28 PM



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Original 1939 Byron Nelson

U.S. Open Photo with Trophy

        Offered is an original 1939 wire photograph from the 1939 U.S. Open. At the end of 72 holes, Byron Nelson, Craig Wood and Denny Shute were all tied for the lead, so an 18 hole playoff was required. This photograph was taken after the 4th round showing all 3 golfers with their hands on the U.S. Open trophy, which they would play for the following day. Byron Nelson would go on to win the 1939 U.S. Open in a playoff. You golf collectors may also like the fact that Byron Nelson has his 1939 U.S. Open contestant's badge secured to his white double breasted jacket.