Wide World Photos, Betsy Rawls 1953 U.S. Women's Open Victory, Silver Gelatin Press Photograph
This silver gelatin press photograph, produced by Wide World Photos and dated June 28, 1953, captures Hall of Fame golfer Betsy Rawls during her victory at the U.S. Women's Open. The image depicts Rawls in a triumphant follow-through after sinking a 28-foot putt on the 7th green during a playoff against Jackie Pung, with a gallery of spectators looking on. The verso features multiple agency markings, including a large red ink stamp reading SPORT, a faded black stamp for WIDE WORLD PHOTO, and a detailed purple ink legal NOTICE stamp from WIDE WORLD PHOTOS. An original typed paper caption is affixed to the back, which reads: MISS BETSY RAWLS, SPATANBURG, SC SWINGS HER CLUB HIGH AFTER MAKING A 28-FOOT PUT ON THE 7TH GREEN IN TODAYS PLAYOFF WITH JACKIE PUNG IN THE WOMEN'S OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP. MISS RAWLS WON BY 6 STROKES. 6/28/53. It exhibits minor edge toning, light surface scuffing, and slight corner wear typical for a press photo of this period. 9" X 7 1/4"
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