2020 April Memorabilia Auction Featuring Ken Venturi Collection
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/12/2020
1955 Masters Tournament Final Round Ticket #1977 with Original String - Top Condition Example!
This vibrant coral 1955 Masters final round ticket not only represents the day that Cary Middlecoff bested Ben Hogan to win his second of three majors, but it also was Arnold Palmer's first Masters appearance at the hallowed Augusta National Golf Club. With CBS not starting their television coverage until 1956, being in attendance was the only way to watch the tournament unfold. To add to the already heavy historical content of the 1955 Masters, it marked the 20th anniversary of Gene Sarazen's remarkable double eagle, with the Sarazen Bridge approaching the 15th green dedicated on that Wednesday. Those with final round Sunday credentials in 1955 saw Middlecoff defeat Hogan convincingly, stretching his four stroke lead to seven by the end of his final round. Middlecoff was already a household name in the game, as he had 29 of his impressive total 35 PGA wins under his belt. Similar to Jimmy Demaret, Middlecoff enjoyed being in front of the camera. Cary Middlecoff actually appeared in 'Follow the Sun' a motion picture about runner-up Ben Hogan's life four years prior. Final round and Series Masters Tournament tickets long before the collecting boom have been very popular, with those in presentable condition comanding a premium. This ticket far exceeds that standard presenting in a seldom seen near mint, crease free condition that includes dark printing and its original string.
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