PATTY BERG - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 09/09/1987 - HFSID 171142

PATTY BERG
Patty Berg types a letter to a fan including a photograph that was requested.
Typed Letter Signed: "Patty Berg", 1p, 7¼x10½. Fort Myers, Florida, 1987 September 9. On her personal letterhead to Eddie and Betty Sousa, Sonora, California. In full: "I am now home in Fort Myers, Florida, for a little rest and relaxation after completing Part One of my golf show program for Wilson's. This gives me the opportunity to thank you for your letter of June 3, 1987. I will begin Part Two of my program in a few days. I have had a wonderful and successful tour and look forward to the second half. Enclosed is an autographed photo for your vast collection. 10,000 photographs - and 400 golf photos ... that is something! I hope you are feeling better and that you will be continuing with your hobby for many, many years. Again, many thanks for your letter, and my very best wishes to you and Betty always. God bless you both." Photograph not included. Golfer Patty Berg (1918-2006), who won ten of 13 amateur tournaments in 1938, turned pro in 1940 (that year she also began promoting Wilson sporting goods). Her total of 80 victories, including 60 career pro wins (15 majors), has not been matched by any other woman, even though Berg served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1942-1945. A three-time AP Female Athlete of Year (1938, 1943, she helped to found the LPGA in 1948. The organization honored her in 1978 by establishing the Patty Berg Award, which is given to the greatest contributor to women's golf during the year. Fine condition.