A historically significant Type 1 original photograph capturing Sam Snead and Harold “Jug” McSpaden during the 1940 PGA Championship at Hershey Country Club in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The original ACME/NEA caption slug is dated August 30, 1940, placing this image squarely within the match-play rounds of the championship ultimately won by Byron Nelson, with Snead finishing runner-up.
This is a rare, period-correct newsroom print from golf’s golden age, produced on 1940s single-weight fiber paper with full editorial markings and an intact ACME/NEA caption. The photograph documents two Hall of Famers competing in one of the most competitive PGA Championships ever staged.
The NEA back-office stamp shows “1945,” which reflects the copyright year of the stamp itself, not the print. ACME/NEA frequently reused stamps for many years. The caption slug—dated August 30, 1940—is the authoritative production date and confirms this as an original 1940 Type 1 photograph from the PGA Championship. This is fully consistent and common in period newsroom workflow. In addition, see 90-Day Authenticity Guarantee below.
Strong tones and excellent clarity. Light editorial handling consistent with 1940s newsroom use. No major creases or distracting flaws. A well-preserved example for an 84-year-old press photograph.
For complete peace of mind, this photograph includes a 90‑day authenticity guarantee. If any major third‑party photo authenticator (PSA or equivalent) determines it is not a Type 1, you may return it within 90 days for a full refund of the purchase price plus the cost of return shipping to me. This guarantee does not cover any third‑party authentication fees or the cost of shipping the photo to and from an authenticator. The photo must be returned in the same condition.
The photograph will be packed securely with rigid protection and shipped promptly with tracking. I take great care in handling all vintage photos.
This listing is for the physical photograph only. No copyright or reproduction rights are included or implied. The buyer receives ownership of the physical print, not the underlying image rights.