American golfer (1934–1966) who came to international prominence when he beat Jack Nicklaus by five strokes in the 1964 British open. His promising career was cut short at the age of thirty-two, when the plane he was traveling in crashed on a golf course in Illinois on July 24, 1966; all four on board, including Lema and his wife Betty, were instantly killed. Felt tip signature, “Tony Lema,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Signature is encapsulated in a hard-plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with light show-through from collector’s notation on reverse, and small stray brush to left edge. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
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