The Walter Hagen Story, Signed by Walter Hagen, First Edition, in Original Dust Jacket, 1956
Hagen, Walter. The Walter Hagen Story. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1956. First edition, first printing. Signed and inscribed by Walter Hagen. Octavo. Presented in the original dust jacket, publisher’s red boards with blue spine and gilt titles.
This is a signed and inscribed first edition printing of The Walter Hagen Story. Published by Simon and Schuster in New York in 1956, the book is presented in the publisher’s original red boards, with blue spine and gilt titles, and original, unclipped dust jacket designed by Guy Fraumeni. The book is signed and inscribed in blue ink, “To Frank E. Devans, Golfingly Walter Hagen.”
This autobiography follows Walter Hagen’s prodigious career as a golfer and is illustrated with 50 black and white photographs and cartoons. Known for raising the social standard of professional golfers, Walter Hagen is one of the most celebrated golfers of the early 20th century. Throughout his career, Hagen won eleven major golf championships, eventually surpassed only by Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. Hagen was considered one of the best match players in the sport and was noted to always have a good attitude, even when playing poorly.
Nicknamed "The Haig," Walter Hagen was celebrated not only for his extraordinary skill on the golf course, but also for his flair for luxury and showmanship. He famously remarked, "I never wanted to be a millionaire. I just wanted to live like one." Through his remarkable talent, charismatic persona, and unapologetically lavish lifestyle, Hagen helped transform the public perception of professional golfers, elevating their status to that of respected gentlemen. This autobiography chronicles his profound influence on the game while offering an engaging portrait of his life, personality, and enduring legacy.
CONDITION:
Near fine condition. First edition. Octavo. Original blue and red boards with gilt titles on the spine. A few spots on the top edge, light foxing on the gutter edge, minor crease on the bottom spine edge, otherwise a clean. Signed and inscribed in blue ink, "To Frank E. Devans, Golfingly Walter Hagen.” The signature is easily legible. 24 pages of photos. 342pp.
Very good condition original dust jacket. Unclipped pictorial jacket, with foxing to the inner side of the jacket, small closed tears and chips to the extremities. In mylar sleeve.
Book Dimensions: 9 1/4" H x 6 1/2" W x 1 1/2" D.
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