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Ben Hogan Signed & Inscribed at Augusta National 11x14 Sepia Photo - Framed
"To my very good friend Joe Kirkwood - may I wish you the best always. Golfingly - Ben Hogan" reads this important inscription from Bantam Ben to his fellow PGA Tour star contemporary in Kirkwood on the oversize posed sepia photo shot of Hogan at Augusta National Golf Club before you. While Ben was more focused on winning golf tournaments and perfecting his craft than making friendships, he and Kirkwood became close. The legend goes that at an All-American Tournament hosted by the Chicago Tam O' Shanter club Ben rallied behind a disgruntled Kirkwood after his tournament disqualification for not wearing his bulky player number on his clothing. The often serious Ben Hogan gives the lensman a grin ear to ear in this 18 1/2" x 21 1/2" photo captured in the foreground of the famous green and white umbrellas on the patio at Augusta National - home of The Masters, and why shouldn't he - champion at the tournament in both 1951 and 1953. James Spence Authentication (JSA) has reviewed this signature and their auction letter of authenticity comes with this lot.
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