© Bobby Harpoon (CC BY)
© Bobby Harpoon (CC BY)
Medal - Byron Nelson
2006 year| Bronze | 25.7 g | 38 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Award medals › Artistic awards |
| Year | 2006 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.7 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#350667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
A younger Nelson swinging a club. Behind him is a close-up view of a golf ball on a tee.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PLAYER, TEACHER, HUMANITARIAN
CHAMPION
DE
Designer: Don Everhart
Edge
Plain
Comment
This medal is a bronze duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Byron Nelson in recognition for his significant contributions to the game of golf as a player, a teacher, and a commentator.Nelson (February 4, 1912–September 26, 2006) was an American PGA Tour golfer from 1935 to 1946. He was considered a top player in the sport of golf during the World War II era. His 54 career victories include a record 11 in a row.
