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Posted 3 months ago
kesmith5910
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This ball is marked “ rank Dale” with “Fisk” on the opposite pole, I have found Frank Dale Fisk, a member of the The Fisk Tire family. I would like to identify the maker. Knowing at the turn of the 20th century, many tire and rubber companies produced golf balls. I would like know if anyone has evidence of the Fisk Tire Company making golf balls.
Of course, the ball could have custom made for Frank Fisk by another golf ball maker. With the dimple pattern and Frank Dale Fisk’s age, my estimate, the ball could be mid to late 1930s.
Golf BallsPrior to about 1850, golf balls were made out of horsehide and stuffed with…