Bobby Jones 1930 British Open Original Grand Slam Type I News Service Photograph PSA Authentic
A prized photograph category entrant is the first-generation Type I news service photograph featuring Grand Slammer Bobby Jones during the 1930 British Open. Captured in black and white, the image shows Jones in a full follow-through pose after driving from the first tee at Hoylake, also known as Royal Liverpool. He is dressed in classic period golf attire consisting of a knit sweater, plus-fours, and a flat cap. A large crowd of spectators is visible behind a rope line in the background. This photograph documents a significant moment in the year Jones achieved the historic Grand Slam. The face of the photograph features black ink editorial crop marks framing the golfer. The item is authenticated and encapsulated by PSA. The red and white front label reads ORIGINAL NEWS SERVICE PHOTO, BOBBY JONES, PLANET NEWS, BRITISH OPEN, TYPE I, AUTHENTIC, 1930. The reverse of the photograph contains several original newsroom markings. A typed paper caption is affixed to the upper portion, which reads AMERICAN CHAMPION IN THE BRITISH OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.
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