Lot # 111: 1934 Bobby Jones "Tees Off at the First Ever Masters Tournament" Wire Photo

Category: Photographs

Starting Bid: $300.00

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Item was in Auction "Summer 2014 Auction",
which ran from 7/23/2014 4:00 PM to
8/10/2014 10:00 AM



Ben Hogan

 

 

1934 Bobby Jones

"Tees Off at the First Ever Masters Tournament"

Wire Photo

        For you Masters collectors, here is the drive that started it all! Many of you can likely recount dozens of tales from early Masters Tournaments, but have you ever seen a photo of Bobby Jones actually playing in the first Masters? Well here is Bobby Jones kicking off the inaugural Masters Tournament in 1934, with Walter Hagen admiring Bobby's drive and waiting for his turn. Why this image isn't one of the most famous images in all of golf is lost on us, as it's arguably the most historically significant golf image of the 20th century.

        Beautiful quality with one corner clip being the only flaw. Full paper caption on the back and a nice stamp from Acme as well. The photo measures 7x9".