Story behind photo of Hogan's 1-iron shot at Merion
Jun 10, 2013 · The photograph, taken from behind Hogan, captured him at the end of his follow through, poised as if posing, in perfect form, facing the green, left foot planted deep into the grass, right heel up, his 1-iron almost perfectly parallel to the ground.
1950: Ben Hogan hits a 1 iron approach on the 18th hole at …
Nov 2, 2023 · He played the 18th heroically, slashing a second shot, one iron, to 40 feet from the pin. It was at that moment that Hy Peskin snapped arguably, the most famous golf photograph, perhaps the most famous in all sports photograph.
1-iron used by Hogan at 1950 U.S. Open has its own intriguing story
Jun 11, 2013 · ARDMORE, Pa. — For decades, all that existed was the iconic photo and the memories. There was Ben Hogan, just completing his follow through, the 1-iron hanging over his shoulders like a...
Ben Hogan, his 1-iron, and the 1950 U.S. Open - NBC Sports …
Jun 12, 2013 · It’s a black-and-white shot of Ben Hogan at the 18th hole of the Merion Golf Club, following through on the 1-iron that he planted on the green before burying a putt to force a playoff at the 1950 U.S. Open. The simple photo tells the story.
Hogan 1-iron at Merion 1950 US Open - Historic Golf Photos
Ben Hogan’s One Iron shot on the 72nd hole of the 1950 U.S. Open at Merion is one of golf’s greatest moments. This lithographic reproduction is accompanied with a copy of the Life Magazine article, ”Triple Tie In The Open,” that followed Hogan’s victory.
In 1950, Merion was the site of golf's greatest shot - Inquirer.com
Feb 18, 2013 · In June 1950, Life photographer Hy Peskin captured a hobbled Ben Hogan hitting a 1-iron to Merion’s 18th green in the U.S. Open (above). Hogan, needing par to tie Lloyd Mangrum and George Fazio for the lead, left the ball 40 feet from the flag, then two-putted to …
Ben Hogan's 1-iron shot gone but not forgotten at U.S. Open
Jun 13, 2013 · In one of golf’s most memorable photos, Hogan is pictured, from behind, hitting a 1-iron from the 18th fairway to a green ringed by spectators. He hit such a good drive in the morning third ...
Ben Hogan 1 - Michael Heslop
Ben Hogan playing the famous one iron shot to the final green on the last day of the U.S. Open at Merion in 1950. Hogan wins on the following day against all odds. Medium: Oil on Board
1950 ben hogan 1 iron merion - proudgolfer.com
Ben Hogan’s 1 Iron shot at Merion in 1950 is widely regarded as one of the most iconic moments in golf history. This single stroke had a profound impact on the game, revolutionizing how golfers approached their shots and solidifying Hogan’s legendary status.
The Greatest Comeback In Sports History: Ben Hogan, 1950 …
Jun 18, 2020 · The Ben Hogan Plaque, located on the 18th fairway, commemorating his famous 1-iron shot during the 1950 U.S. Open Photo: Jonathan Kolbe, Copyright USGA. Hogan’s ball landed on the green and rolled to a stop some 40 feet from the hole.