Press Badge: Sammy Davis, Jr. Greater Hartford Open, 1983
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Frank Lorenzo
American, 1928 - 2000
Date1983
Mediumpaper, ink, printed ink, silk
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall length x width): 5 1/2 × 3in. (14 × 7.6cm)
Primary Dimensions (diameter of button): 2 1/2in. (6.4cm)
Primary Dimensions (length x width of armband): 5 1/2 × 3in. (14 × 7.6cm)
Primary Dimensions (diameter of button): 2 1/2in. (6.4cm)
Primary Dimensions (length x width of armband): 5 1/2 × 3in. (14 × 7.6cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineGift of Tracey Lorenzo Budrejko
Description(a) Pin-back button and (b) armband press badge for the 1983 Sammy Davis, Jr. Greater Hartford Open issued to Frank Lorenzo of UPI.
(a) The round button has a light blue background with black text that reads, "SAMMY DAVIS, JR. / GHO / GREATER HARTFORD / OPEN / 1983 1983 / Press / 11141." The handwritten inscription in blue ink on the paper insert reads, "Frank / Lorenzo."
(b) The armband is orange with black text that reads, "SAMMY DAVIS JR. / GHO / GREATER HARTFORD / OPEN / 1983 PRESS."
(a) The round button has a light blue background with black text that reads, "SAMMY DAVIS, JR. / GHO / GREATER HARTFORD / OPEN / 1983 1983 / Press / 11141." The handwritten inscription in blue ink on the paper insert reads, "Frank / Lorenzo."
(b) The armband is orange with black text that reads, "SAMMY DAVIS JR. / GHO / GREATER HARTFORD / OPEN / 1983 PRESS."
Object number2023.82.13a-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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Frank Lorenzo
1983 March 18
Frank Lorenzo
1983 March 20
