2014 Spring Golf Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/10/2014
1947 Houston Country Club Invitation Ice Bucket
On Wednesday, February 20, 1947 playing in light rain and a chilly wind, Frank Stranahan fired a 4 under 67 at the Houston Country Club to claim medalist honors by one stroke. This performance established Stranahan as the favorite among the 32 amateurs heading into match play. Frank once again did not disappoint besting Gus Moreland of Peoria, Il to add the Championship hardware to his already won medalist trophy.
Offered in this lot is the ice bucket which Stranahan received as his award for being medalist at the 1947 event it carries the following engraving:
Houston Country Club Invitation
1947
Medalist
Bottom inscription reads:
28
7 3/8" diameter and 9" tall, width of 10 1/4" to the handles
A portion of the Frank Stranahan collection proceeds will be donated to The First Tee of Lake Erie.
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