Press Badge: Sammy Davis, Jr. Greater Hartford Open, 1980
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Frank Lorenzo
American, 1928 - 2000
Date1980
Mediumpaper, printed ink, silk, velcro
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall length x width): 8 5/8 × 3in. (21.9 × 7.6cm)
Primary Dimensions (diameter of button): 2 1/2in. (6.4cm)
Primary Dimensions (length x width of armband): 7 1/2 × 3in. (19.1 × 7.6cm)
Primary Dimensions (diameter of button): 2 1/2in. (6.4cm)
Primary Dimensions (length x width of armband): 7 1/2 × 3in. (19.1 × 7.6cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineGift of Tracey Lorenzo Budrejko
Description(a) Pin-back button and (b) armband press badge for the 1980 Sammy Davis, Jr. Greater Hartford Open issued to Frank Lorenzo of UPI.
(a) The round button has a black border and a gold and white background. There is an illustration of a golfer in the center. The button text reads, "SAMMY DAVIS, JR. / 1980 / GHO / PRESS / 5011 / GREATER HARTFORD OPEN."
(b) The armband is green with black text, "PRESS / SDJ-GHO / '80." There is an illustration of a golfer before the text.
(a) The round button has a black border and a gold and white background. There is an illustration of a golfer in the center. The button text reads, "SAMMY DAVIS, JR. / 1980 / GHO / PRESS / 5011 / GREATER HARTFORD OPEN."
(b) The armband is green with black text, "PRESS / SDJ-GHO / '80." There is an illustration of a golfer before the text.
Object number2023.82.12a-b
CopyrightNo Known Copyright
NotesSubject Note: The Insurance City Open is a professional golf tournament established in 1952. From 1967-2003, it was known as the Greater Hartford Open. In 2007, the name was changed to the Travelers Championship.On View
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