149 $
Description
Here is a very hard to find, Spalding. “Gold Medal 18” hickory shafted splice neck wood, circa 1890’s to 1900. This wood has scored line face pattern, with a brass sole plate. The marking on the head are clear and visible. Its condition is good all original, and it shows very little ware and marks. The club was cleaned and the head was carefully hand-polished to remove the oxidation and years of neglect. A G Spalding and Bros Albert Goodwill Spalding first made a name for himself playing baseball in his home town of Rockford, Illinois. A stunning performance as a schoolboy pitching against Washington's National Baseball Club resulted in offers to turn professional. Mother Spalding disapproved and so "Al" entered employment with a series of companies which proceeded to go bankrupt through no fault of his. When a Boston insurance company became the seventh employer to meet this fate, Spalding was finally persuaded by George Wright (one of the Washington Nationals he had sorted out in Rockford, and later the founder of Wright and Ditson) to turn professional and join Wright's brother's team, the Boston Red Stockings. Here he won four consecutive national championships. In 1876, unhappy with the then state of professional baseball, he moved to New York as one of the prime movers behind the establishment of the National Baseball League. Shortly after, he moved again, to Chicago to join the White Stockings with whom he shared the first championship of the new league. At the same time he set up A G Spalding & Bro, with his brother J Walter Spalding, to deal in sports equipment. Not surprisingly this company produced the National Baseball League's official ball and Al's pitching of it proved a great marketing tool. The first year's turnover of $12,000 soon grew and the Bro became Bros with the addition of William Brown, a brother-in-law and banker. The Spalding empire moved eastwards, taking over other sporting goods companies, and establishing its headquarters at Chicopee, Ma. The head measures a lengthy 3 inches and the club face in 1.5 inch deep. The club is approximately 44 inches long.
The shaft appears to be the original hickory shaft with the Spalding Gold Medal stamp. The grip appears to be the original with normal wear and tear, see pics. The head is tight to the hosel with no movement when twisted, there are no cracks that are visible. This club would make a great addition to anyone’s Collection.
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The shaft appears to be the original hickory shaft with the Spalding Gold Medal stamp. The grip appears to be the original with normal wear and tear, see pics. The head is tight to the hosel with no movement when twisted, there are no cracks that are visible. This club would make a great addition to anyone’s Collection.
Thanks and check out our other Antique & Vintage golf collectibles that are for sale on eBay Please Note: WE DO OUR VERY BEST TO DESCRIBE THE ITEMS WE LIST HONESTLY AND TAKE PRIDE IN BEING REPUTABLE TRUSTWORTHY SELLERS. YOUR SATISFACTION IS VERY IMPORTANT TO US. PLEASE CONTACT WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
Most orders will be shipped within 5-10 business days from receiving your payment unless otherwise noted, can ship order SOONER if requested. Shipping rates apply ONLY to the USA lower 48 states. I can combine shipping on most transactions. Please wait for us to send you a combined invoice before paying. We cannot combine shipping if you pay for your items separately or on different dates. Shipping Methods: Domestic Shipping: Throughout the United States, I primarily use United States Postal Service (USPS Priority), I will price USPS ground if requested. I use United Parcel Service (UPS) for substantially larger items. Delivery confirmation or tracking is included with every package. International Shipping: I offer worldwide, international shipping on select items. International packages are sent using United States Postal Service (USPS). Please contact me with questions regarding international shipping quotes or other questions regarding international shipping Please keep in mind that the delivery time depends on the shipping carrier and the shipping method. ITEM MUST BE RETURNED WITHIN: 7 DAYS REFUND WILL BE GIVEN AS: merchandise credit Return Policy details: If the items are not as described, we will offer a Merchandise refund. In most cases this will be minus shipping and eBay/PayPal fees, although if it was a blatant mistake by us we'll pick up everything. Bottom line, we want you happy!