2013 Fall Golf Antiques and Collectibles Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/27/2013
Peter Thomson Signed Undated British Open Flag - Inscribed with years he won - '54, '55, '56, '58, '65. He is best remembered for his five wins in The Open Championship. Thomson was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985. Thomson was born in Brunswick, Australia. His Open Championship wins came in 1954, 1955, 1956, 1958, and 1965. He was the only man to win the tournament for three consecutive years in the 20th century. Thomson was a prolific tournament champion around the world, winning the national championships of ten countries. In 1956, playing in just eight events, he won the rich Texas International, and achieved his best finish in one of the three majors staged in the United States, to finish ninth on the Money List.
James Spence Authentication(JSA)has reviewed this signature, and their letter of authenticity comes with this lot.
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