Today in 1921 Jack Hutchinson became the first American to win the Open golf tournament in Britain.

He was immediately signed by Chicago’s Wilson Sporting Goods, becoming the very first paid endorsement athlete.  The line of JH golf clubs was developed and introduced.

What a trend that started.


One Response to “Today Worth Noting”  

  1. 1 Ernst

    Who? Great idea but pity they didn’t have Killer Brands to read back then.

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