Lot # 538: Original Late 1880s Photograph of 9-time Major Champ John Ball

Category: Photographs

Starting Bid: $100.00

Bids: 19 (Bid History)

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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



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Original Late 1880s Photograph of

9-time Major Champ John Ball

    Offered here is an original circa late 1880s photograph of the great John Ball. John Ball was one of the greatest golfers of all time. Not only was he the first Englishman to win Open Championship when he won in 1890, he also won the British Amateur Championship a record eight (8) times! This is a rare original photograph of John Ball playing golf. This photograph contains a handwritten caption: John Ball Jr. Putting Out The 3rd Hole. This approximately 130 year old photograph measures 6 x 8".