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Lot 200
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Lot Number: 200
Description: Assorted Otto Graham career related material c.1930s-2000s. Includes c.1937 Waukegan vs. New Trier High School football game program with Graham listed in printed player line-ups (creasing/wear). Mounted to scrapbook page which also holds an envelope containing period newspaper clippings (related to different game) titled, "Graham Scores All of Purple, Gold's Points." Back of page has 1955 "Otto Graham Day" program (held in his home town of Waukegan); (2) 1938 Dated letters to Graham regarding his High School All-American selection; (30) Western Union telegrams addressed to Graham and dated late 1954 into early 1955, all offering congratulations on the Browns Championship and/or his personal performance. Several from notable senders including Leon Hart, Frank Leahy, and Bob Feller; Pair of type written letters to Otto Graham, first making him aware of his selection to Coach at the 1967 Pro-Bowl game and the second thanking him for participating. Both are signed (first name only) by Glenn Davis who was then a co-director. Ink signatures rate 8 out of 10. Letters are stapled together and have scattered wear with a few minute edge tears; hardbound copy of July 31, 1970 program for the 37th Annual All-Star Football Game with embossed gold lettering on front which includes his name at lower corner; (2) Page printed itinerary for the Cleveland Browns Sept. 15-17, 2000 Hall of Fame weekend with (2) unused tickets to the game and note addressed to Graham and his wife; and 1955 fan letter to Graham. Varying degrees of age toning/wear throughout: Range GD/VG-EX/MTEstimated Price Range: ($400-$600)
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