2015 December Exclusive Merchandise and Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/13/2015
1950 US Amateur at Minneapolis GC Program - Sam Urzetta Winner
Frank Stranahan claimed amateur golf titles across the entire world including the much heralded British Amateur twice. His burning ambition,however, was to win the United States Amateur. In 1950, Stranahan was playing in his 6th Amateur which was the Golden Anniversary 50th edition of the United States Golf Association's annual top event for simon-pure golfers. After disposing of the 21 year old Wake Forest Senior college golfer Arnold Palmer in his first round match, Stranny made his way through his various early round matches finally reaching his first, and only career U.S. Amateur 36 holes finals match. The record books will show that Stranahan fell to Sam Urzetta that August 26th, 1950 day on the third sudden death hole, their 39th hole played (the longest match played to decide the Amateur title over the first 50 years of play). The loss was the toughest of Stranahan's career, but the follow up press coverage of the match focused almost more on Frank's post tournament remarks then the play of either finalist. The Ohioan's remarks to Urzetta, the crowd and media assembled that day were some of the most gracious acceptances of defeat in history. He had come a long way not only as a golfer but as a magnificent sportsman. The program as produced by the United States Golf Association from Stranahan's toughest career defeat at the 1950 U.S. Amateur is offered in this lot in excellent condition.
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