Blind Golfer's Match

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20040202

Description

Here are the chief characters in the world's blind golf championship match at Rockwood golf course. At left, putting is Clinton Russell, world's champion from Duluth, Minnesota. Lining up Russell's clubhead is Jimmy Koehler, Duluth city golf champ who acts as the titlist's eyes, Minnesota. Second from right is Challenger Marvin Shannon of Fort Worth, Texas. Holding up the flag is Shannon's adviser and teacher, Sheet Fincher, Rockwood pro. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram morning edition, October 24, 1941.

Archival Date

1941-10-23

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-896

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Russell, Clinton; Koehler, Jimmy; Shannon, Marvin; Fincher, Sheet; Blind persons; Golf; Golfers; Golf balls; Putting (Golf); Flags; Rockwood Golf Course