Wright & Ditson Golf Clubs and collectibles
Joe Schartman
Golf Antiques & Collectibles
E-MAIL: joesch@woodtennis.com


Antique Wood & Vintage Golf clubs & collectibles

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George Wright and Henry A. Ditson each owned sporting good companies in the 1870s. Wright & Ditson company was founded in 1871 and was bought by Spalding in 1891, however the name was continued on golf clubs & balls till into the 1940's. In the 1930s the company's name was "A.J. Reach, Wright & Ditson and ownded by Spalding since 1891.

Al Spalding, A. J. Reach and George Wright all played for Boston's National League baseball team in 1877. These 3 athletes and business men were all key players in the early sporting goods and athletic apparel in the late 1800's and early 1900's. For more detailed information on these companies and specifically the lawn golf history and equipment including clubs, balls & cans I recommend reading the excellent sections in books linked below : Click for Golf Books ...

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Below are pictures of a few vintage Wright & Ditson and other brand golf items :
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Joe Schartman
Golf Collectibles & Antiques
Yorba Linda, CA
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Last update 11/12/2000