2015 November Exclusive Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/22/2015
Joe Turnesa and Mike Turnesa Signed Cut
A 4 3/4" x 2" size cut bears the signatures of two of the six famous 1920's-50's golfing Turnesa brothers all of which turned professional. The signature of Joe (d-1991) is especially valued as he finished second to Walter Hagen in the 1927 PGA Championship, and was a member of the first two United States Ryder Cup teams in 1927 and '29. Mike (d-2000)who won six times on the PGA Tour, is also remembered for finishing second to a golf legend in the PGA Championship (1948-Ben Hogan). The brothers Mike and Joe had the distinction of both playing in the inaugural 1934 Masters Tournament. The lot is accompanied by a 1938 original Wide World black and white wire photo with original caption still intact which shows all six brothers swinging in unison as they gathered for their brothers rivilry match at the Mid-Ocean Course in Bermuda. Signature has 5/21/1947 date inscribed in the hand of Mike. Verso of cut has an undetermined signature. James Spence Authentication (JSA) provides authenticity on the signatures of Mike and Joe Turnesa in this lot.
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