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Lot 4090    Session 13 (2.30pm Thursday 26 March)    Autographs

Estimate $150
Bid at live.noble.com.au

J. EDGAR HOOVER SIGNATURE, in ink on a typed letter under the letterhead of the FBI, dated April 5, 1950 to Mr. Arch Ward, Sports Editor of the Chicago Tribune expressing his appreciation and congratulations for his contribution to the field of sports. Mild creasing to right edge and tick mark in top right corner, otherwise fine.

With letter of authenticity of PSA/DNA Autograph Authentication Team and certificate of authenticity of RR Auction.

Arch Ward (1896 - 1955) was a very dynamic and powerful figure in American sport. He created the All-America Football Conference (AAFC), the Golden Gloves amateur boxing tournament and the College All-Star Game.

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