2015 November Exclusive Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/22/2015
Jess Sweetser Vintage Signed Cut
Jesse Sweetser was one of the United States amateur stars during the 1920's. He won the NCAA Championship in 1920 and in 1922 won the United States Golf Associations Amateur Championship. He defeated his first four opponents by a total of 29 holes before beating veteran Chick Evans in the final 3 & 2. Of note in his early matches that year was a 8 & 7 beating of Bobby Jones in the semifinal. Eight times he was involved in Walker Cup matches (6 as a player, and 2 as non-playing captain) with the United States winning all eight times including the first match in 1922. His 3 1/4" x 1" signature cut is accompanied by a 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" black and white original wire photo with a superb image of Sweetser from September 2, 1929 at Pebble Beach on the first day of that years U.S. Amateur. Photo remains in NR/MT condition with standard press room handling and verso stamp of Pacific & Atlantic photos. James Spence Authentication (JSA) provides authenticity with this lot for the Jesse Sweetser autograph.
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