Lot # 422: Bobby Jones Original 1930 Photographs at Merion

Category: Photographs

Starting Bid: $75.00

Bids: 6 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Summer 2020 Auction",
which ran from 9/9/2020 6:00 PM to
9/26/2020 7:00 PM



Offered here are 2 original photographs from the 1930 US Amateur at Merion. The 1930 US Amateur was one of the most important tournaments in golf history, as it ended in Bobby Jones winning the Grand Slam. These 2 never before seen photos measure approximately 4" x 5" each. They are matted and framed with copies of the notations from the backs of the photographs listing the other golfers with Bobby Jones in the photos. 

In the first photo, Bobby Jones is photographed with 1929 US Amateur Champ Harrison "Jimmy" Johnston, 1922 US Amateur Champ Jess Sweetser, and 1929 US Amateur Champ Max Marston. 

In the second photo, Bobby Jones is photographed with the man he defeated in the Final of the 1930 US Amateur to win the Grand Slam - Eugene Homans. 

Framed to an overall size of 11 3/4' x 14 3/4".