Lot # 96: Bobby Jones 1948 Masters Wire Photo

Category: Other

Starting Bid: $100.00

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Item was in Auction "Fall 2009 Golf Auction",
which ran from 8/31/2009 12:00 PM to
9/13/2009 11:00 AM



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Original Bobby Jones 1948 Masters Wire Photo

        In 1948, an aging and hurting Bobby Jones said goodbye to the Masters Tournament forever.  Few pieces of memorabilia exist from Jones' last Masters; but presented here is a great original wire photo depicting Bobby Jones in action during a practice round before his last hurrah in front of the crowds at Augusta National.  The 46 year old Bobby Jones had long been surpassed in golfing ability - but that didn't stop the legendary Ben Hogan and Bobby Locke from taking a moment to stand back and watch one of the greatest of all time during their practice round at the 1948 Masters Tournament.