US #3185n
1998 Bobby Jones Wins Grand Slam 1930 – Celebrate the Century (1930s)
• Part of the fourth sheet in the Celebrate the Century stamp series issued from 1998-2000
• Honors amateur golfer Bobby Jones
• Includes text on the back with historical details
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Series: Celebrate the Century
Value: 32¢ First Class Mail Ra... more
US #3185n
1998 Bobby Jones Wins Grand Slam 1930 – Celebrate the Century (1930s)
• Part of the fourth sheet in the Celebrate the Century stamp series issued from 1998-2000
• Honors amateur golfer Bobby Jones
• Includes text on the back with historical details
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Series: Celebrate the Century
Value: 32¢ First Class Mail Rate
First Day of Issue: September 10, 1998
First Day City: Cleveland, Ohio
Quantity Issued: 188,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset, Intaglio
Format: Panes of 15
Perforations: 11.6
Tagging: Block Tagging
Why the stamp was issued: To commemorate Bobby Jones becoming the first person to win the Grand Slam of golf.
About the stamp design: Pictures a painting of Bobby Jones by Paul Calle. Includes the following text on the back “In 1930, amateur Bobby Jones became the first-and-only person to win the Grand Slam of golf. The same year, at the age of 28, he retired from competition.”
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at the foot of Cleveland, Ohio’s Terminal Tower Building at Tower City Center. When it first opened in June 1930, the 52-story building was among the tallest buildings in the world and was the tallest west of New York City for 40 years.
About the Celebrate the Century series: The USPS launched the Celebrate the Century series in 1998 to mark the end of the 20th century and herald the arrival of the 21st. The series includes 10 sheets of 15 stamps (150 in total), with each honoring important moments from a different decade (1900s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s). At the time of completion, it was the longest and most ambitious commemorative stamp series in US history.
History the stamp represents: Born on March 17, 1902, Robert Tyre Jones, Jr. quickly rose to prominence in the game of golf. Now almost 60 years later, he is still considered one of the greatest golfers in the history of the sport.
From the time he took his first swing at the age of five, it was obvious that Jones had a natural affinity for golf. By nine he had become the junior club champion, and by 14 he had finished in the top 10 at the Amateur Championships. By the time Jones had reached his early twenties, he was at the top of the golf world. He had not only dominated every amateur tournament, he had also won every major tournament on the professional tour.
In 1930, Jones won all four major tournaments, achieving the first Grand Slam in golf history. He dominated the sport while keeping his amateur status, and never became a professional golfer. Golf remained a hobby for Jones, who was a practicing lawyer in Atlanta. He played because he loved the game.
After retiring from golf competitions at the age of 28, Jones continued his involvement in the sport. He made instructional videos, wrote for magazines, and designed the Augusta National Golf Club in Atlanta. He also created the Masters Championship tournament that is played there each year.
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