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Lot #33
Dwight D. Eisenhower's Personally-Owned 'Gen. Ike' Golf Balls (3)

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Estimate: $800+
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Dwight D. Eisenhower's personally-owned set of three personalized golf balls, stamped on the side in red, "Gen. Ike," and marked "-B-52-4" on the opposite side. The balls are also marked "High Compression" and "Liquid Center" in red. Sealed in their original red cardboard box, with torn cellophane wrapper. In fine condition, with one small puncture to the cellophane. Eisenhower enjoyed a passion for golf, joining the Augusta National Golf Club upon his return from Europe and installing a putting green on the White House lawn during his presidency. An avid golfer both during and after his administration, Eisenhower was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2009. From the collection of Brigadier General Robert L. Schulz, longtime military aide to Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #565 - Ended September 12, 2019