Rodman Wanamaker

Signed letter

       This is an exceptional original autographed letter of Rodman Wanamaker. The depart store magnet Wanamaker had a passion for golf, and invited Walter Hagen and 34 other prominent golfers and golf industry insiders to a luncheon in 1916 to discuss forming a professional golf league. With Wanamaker's money for trophies and prize money, the players' accepted Wanamaker's offer and the Professional Golfers Association of America was formed. And, of course, to this day players still compete in the PGA Championship each year for a chance to win the Wanamaker Trophy. This original 5x7" 1923 letter is on Wanamaker's personal stationary and contains an exceptional signature of Rodman Wanamaker. Wanamaker would pass away in 1928, which is why his autographs are seldom seen.