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Brought to you by: The Babe and George Zaharias Golf Foundation, Inc. Visit us on the web at: Vintage Audie Murphy WWII Hero's Personal Golf Clubs Audie Leon Murphy (June 20, 1925 – May 28, 1971) [2 ] was the most decorated American soldier of World War II and a celebrated movie star for over two decades in the post-war era, appearing in 44 films. He also found some success as a country music composer. Murphy became the most decorated United States soldier of the war during twenty-seven months in action in the European Theatre .[ 2] [3 ] He received the Medal of Honor , the U.S. military's highest award for valor, along with 32 additional U.S. and foreign medals and citations, [2 ][ 3] [4 ] including five from France and one from Belgium. [1 ][ 2] [5 ]Murphy's successful movie career included To Hell and Back (1955), based on his book of the same title (1949). [3 ][ 6] He died in a plane crash in 1971 and was interred, with full military honors, in Arlington National Cemetery .[ 3] [5 ][ 7] Another Famous Texan and close friend of the Zaharian's. Mr. Murphy would drop by to see Babe & George quite regularly. They all had commonality in their youth and adulthood. Audie forgot many of his problems while playing a round of golf with Babe as it was kind of like PSYCHO - THERAPY.He would hide out from the Media & the outside world in the upstairs of the Pre-Depression Moodish Architecture clubhouse. The Zaharias gave him a key which enabled him to park behind the clubhouse and enter the back stairwell without being noticed by the media and such. As for the item being sold. This is such a unique piece of WWII History and was owned and used by the most decorated hero of all time, Audie Murphy. During one of the fishing or hunting outings with the Zaharias, Babe spotted this amoung Audies hunting gear and was quite taken. Before the trip was over, Babe traded Audie out of his knife for one of her prized throphy's. Note: THis Carlson Raider, Collins Y44 Model, knife of Audie Murphy had it's grip shattered during a Fire Flight. He replaced the grip with a Stag's horn. His initials and some numbers we think they might be his service number are on the back of the sheath. It reads C1692509 A.L.M. Note: The lettering on the blade itself near the handle read: LEGITIMUS MADE IN USA NO. 18 Estimated Value: $800.00-$1000.00 _________________________________________________For the 1 st time The Babe & George Zaharias Golf Foundation, Inc . will be conducting a special offering of Personally owned unique historical collectibles form the Zaharias Estate . Most of these items have been for over a half century in our humidity controlled storage. Some of the items include Golf clubs, Bags, Balls, Autographed photos, Books, and other memorabilia. Also, other donated pieces over the years from famous Sports figures, Entertainers, Military and Political figures. All acquisitions will include provenances and any other points of interest. Monies, including donations, derived from individual auctions, with on going grants; enable this Foundation to be supportive in all its “Forgotten Youth” programs. We are presently negotiating to obtain a site, here in the Tampa Bay area, to construct a facility that will educate, encourage, and support all these children and teenagers. With Warmest Regards- Hal Shaw, CEO.Founder **Notes** - We ship within the mainland United States. HI, AK and all international need to request a shipping quote. - Support questions received by 4:00pm (Mon-Fri) will be answered the same day.
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