Tony Lema Champagne Glasses


Item Number: 257

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: Priceless

Online Close: Dec 7, 2011 12:59 AM EST

Bid History: 1 bid - Item Sold!


Description

Anthony David "Tony" Lema (February 25, 1934 – July 24, 1966) was an American PGA Professional who rose to fame in the beginning of golf's modern era, but had his young life and career cut short in an 1966 aircraft accident. His most prestigious victory was the 1964 British Open. This set of 4 champagne glasses are a collectors dream. Trimmed in gold, the style takes you back to Champagne Tony's heyday. On the eve of a victory in 1962, Lema joked he would serve champagne to the press if he won on Sunday. When he did win, he was known from then on as Champagne Tony, and his handsome looks and vivacious personality added to the legend, such that Johnny Miller has stated that at the time of his death in 1966, Lema was second only to Palmer in fan popularity.

Special Instructions

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