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Lot # 532: 1932 "A Game of Golf" Book Signed by Francis Ouimet to Joe Cronin (PSA & SGC)

Category: Boston Sports

Starting Bid: $300.00

Bids: 7 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Masters17",
which ran from 9/27/2017 10:00 AM to
10/27/2017 10:00 PM



Dating from 1932, this "A Game of Golf" hardcover book is inscribed by Francis Ouimet - often referred to as the "Father of Amateur Golf" in the US - to Joe Cronin. Signed in blue ballpoint pen, "To Joe Cronin, A great fellow and a great partner, Francis Ouimet," it contains a beautiful 9/10 signature. Ouimet joined Charles River in 1921, and was awarded an honorary membership in 1929. While there, he joined friends, among them Baseball Hall of Famer Cronin, for a regular weekly game of golf at Charles River throughout his life. Comes in custom leather case, overall EX-MT condition. Comes with SGC and PSA LOAs. 

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