Chi Chi Rodriguez's 1994 Most Caring Athlete Award
The Most Caring Athlete Award was created by USA Weekend publication to yearly recognize the professional athletes who devoted time away from their profession to help others in need. Chi Chi Rodriguez, a top philanthropist in golf, did just that. Rodriguez would receive the national award that spanned sport in 1994 and this plaque here. This is from Rodriguez's estate and was what he used his platform to stand for at the end of the day. A signed Letter of Provenance from John Foley will accompany this lot.
14" x 11 1/2"
Humble beginnings paved the way for 37 professional wins including two Senior Major Championships as well as a 1973 Ryder Cup appearance for the United States team. Avid baseball fan Juan "Chi Chi" Rodriguez got his nickname from Puerto Rican baseball player Chi Chi Flores. Our consignor John Foley had a working relationship with the late Chi Chi and helped the golfer with his estate - much of which traveled many miles to arrive in the continental states. John initially mentioned that when he went out to lunch with Chi Chi a couple years ago now, Rodriguez was full of stories and Chi Chi's face lit up when asked to sign a couple of items for John's young daughter. After all, children have always been the main focus of his extensive philanthropic efforts.
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