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Gene Sarazen

"The greatest player of all time was Nicklas [sic], Jones, Vardon, Hogen, Palmer"

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"The greatest player of all time was Nicklas [sic], Jones, Vardon, Hogen, Palmer"

Golfer (1902–1999) and one of only five players to ever win all the current major championships in his career. He was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974. ALS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, January 11, 1988. Letter answering a question about the greatest golfers. In part (with spelling and grammar retained; "I have so many generations to go thru, Jones was tops in the Twenties, then came Snead, Hogen in the Forties, Nelson, Then came Palmer, Nicklas and Player. The greatest player of all time was Nicklas [sic], Jones, Vardon, Hogen, Palmer." In fine condition, with some mild toning from previous display. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #368 - Ended March 09, 2011





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