1959 Wilson Sporting Goods Catalog No. 591 Gateway to Golf and Tennis Arnold Palmer Cover
This vintage 1959 sales catalog from Wilson Sporting Goods, designated as Catalog No. 591 and titled Gateway to Golf and Tennis, features a color illustration of professional golfer Arnold Palmer on the front cover. The publication offers a comprehensive guide to sporting equipment from the late 1950s, covering golf, tennis, badminton, and table tennis. The introductory page highlights the Wilson Advisory Staff, listing athletes such as Sam Snead, Cary Middlecoff, Patty Berg, Arnold Palmer, Jack Kramer, Don Budge, Mary Hardwick, and Tony Trabert. Interior sections include detailed product descriptions and period pricing for golf ball models including the Hol-Hi, Gene Sarazen Squire, and Walker Cup. A technical data page titled Wilson Club Specifications provides measurements for men's and ladies' irons and woods. The back cover is a solid red design featuring the printed slogan “Win with Wilson.”
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