Lot # 17: 1931 Ryder Cup Team Autograph Album (U.S. & Great Britain)

Category: Autographs

Starting Bid: $300.00

Bids: 9 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "Fall 2024 Auction",
which ran from 9/26/2024 5:00 PM to
10/6/2024 9:00 PM



Offered here is a phenomenal 1931 Ryder Cup autograph album containing autographs from both the United States and Great Britain teams. Notable U.S. Team member autographs include Walter Hagen, Horton Smith, Johnny Farrell, Gene Sarazen (x2), Leo Diegel, and Al Espinosa. Notable Great Britain team members include George Duncan, Arthur Havers, Abe Mitchell, and Archie Compston. In addition to the 1931 Ryder Cup team members, there are several other pages of autographs from British and American golf professionals of the day, including, Denny Shute, Charles Whitcombe, James Braid, Alf Padgham, Max Faulkner, and many more. 

There is also an excellent autograph from celebrated golf photographer George Pietzcker, who signed with his usual "Photo" underneath this name - just in case anyone forgot his trade. 

Letter of Authenticity from James Spence Authentication (JSA)