Chi Chi Rodriguez's 1985 MacGregor Congratulatory Newest Millionaire Signed Letter Plaque
There was a time in which $1 million was earned in professional golf over years of hard work, significant wins and persimmon drivers. World Golf Hall of Famer Chi Chi Rodriguez eclipsed the monetary seven digit mark in 1985, after over twenty years of success on the PGA Tour. Part of the MacGregor staff, then 'The Greatest Name on Golf,' Chi Chi was presented this congratulatory plaque with the original mounted letter on company letterhead with ink signatures from longtime staff golfer Jack Nicklaus, along with the MacGregor executives and employees below.
The May 16, 1985 letter reads: "All of us at MacGregor wish to congratulate you on becoming the P.G.A. Tours' newest MILLIONAIRE! For someone who has given so much to golf, particularly young people, this is a well earned and most deserved achievement. We hope you win your second million prior to spending your third million!"
Gold tone nameplates reading "$1,000,000" and "MacGregor Golf Company" flank the letter on the top and bottom. This is a unique eye-catcher from a Hall of Famer's collection that is accompanied with a story to match. For reference purposes, this letter sold for $426.62 last year September Auction prior to being consigned back to us. Please note there is a small scrape across the clear protection layer of the letter. A signed letter of provenance from John Foley comes with this lot. 17 1/2" x 13"
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