Shanks for the memories: Bob Hope golf artifacts

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The World Golf Hall of Fame currently has an exhibit featuring memorabilia and momentos from Bob Hope's long career in entertainment and in golf. The exhibit, called "Bob Hope: Shanks for the Memory", has the largest collection of Bob Hope items on public display and will be open for all of 2009. Mark Cubbedge, Manager of Research and Collections at the World Golf Hall of Fame, shares his 10 favorite images from the museum.

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FAMOUS FRIENDS Seen here is a war relief spectator ticket from 1942 signed by World Golf Hall of Fame member Craig Wood, Hope, Vic Ghezzi and Babe Ruth. Hope had many influential friends in sports, entertainment and politics. He was the only person with a standing invite to "The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson" and could walk on whenever he wanted. His best pal was Bing Crosby, a fellow golf aficionado. And how's this for a golfing buddy? Hope frequently played with Prescott Bush, the father of President George H.W. Bush and grandfather of President George W. Bush. MORE: Hope's Hall of Fame profile Listen to Hope's jokes Check out Hope's personal photos Hall of Famers talk about Hope

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