Offered is 6 page treasure trove that derives from the files of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and was inked to secure the services of this early NFL powerhouse "...for use in connection with one short subject [film]..." Listed in the typed body copy, and then appearing in autograph form on the closing pages, are the names of twenty-three members of the Bears squad, most notably Hall of Famers Red Grange, George Halas (two signatures), Link Lyman and Bill Hewitt, along with stars Beattie Feathers and Bernie Masterson. All autographs rate an impressive 9/10, and the pages remain in splendid condition with torn punch holes at top and storage folds, neither of which cause any concern.
Includes the very rare autograph of Pro Football Hall of Famer, Bill Hewitt (D. 1947) played five seasons for the Chicago Bears (1932-1936), three for the Philadelphia Eagles (1937-1939), and one for the Phil-Pitt Steagles (1943). He is probably most remembered for his refusal to wear a helmet. He attended the University of Michigan. Hewitt died in a car crash in 1947. Hewitt was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971.
Additional tough seldom found autographs on these documents include:
Keith Molesworth (D. 1966 at the age of 60) played in the NFL (halfback/QB) for the Chicago Bears from 1931-37. He also played minor league baseball for 7 years while he was the T-formation QB for the Bears that featured a Red Grange and Bronko Nagurski backfield (the Bears were NFL champs in 1932 and 1933). He then went on to coach the backfield at the U.S. Naval Academy before becoming an assistant coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1952. He was named head coach of the NFL’s Baltimore Colts (first year in the NFL) in 1953, the first season of that franchise's existence. He remained with the club as a vice president and director of personnel until dying of a heart attack on March 12, 1966, while seeding his lawn, at the age of 60
Cotton Warburton (D. 1982) was a star college QB with the U of Illinois and became a noted editor in Hollywood (including Mary Poppins). He was signed by the Bears in 1935, but never played a regular season game. He was elected to the College Football HOF in 1975.
Laurie Walquist (D. 1985) was a professional American football player who played quarterback for nine seasons for the Chicago Bears. He was also the first-ever head coach for the Chicago Bruins of the American Basketball League. Walquist starred in basketball in 1919–20, 1920–21, 1921–22 and was picked as All-Conference guard in 1922. Additionally, he won four letters in football, was captain in 1921 and played right halfback and quarterback under Robert Zuppke. He was picked for All-Conference and All-Western in 1919 and 1920. Walquist played with the Chicago Bears for nine season (1922, 1924–1931) and continued with the team through the mid-1930s as an assistant coach along with Paddy Driscoll under head coach George Halas.
Bert Pearson (D. 1945 age the age of 40) Pearson Played for the Bears and Chicago Cardinals from 1929-36 out of the Kansas State.
Eddie Kawal (D. 1960 at the age 50) He played professionally as a Center in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears and the Washington Redskins. He attended the University of Illinois and Pennsylvania Military College
Carl Brumbaugh (D. 1969) was an American college and professional football player who was a quarterback and halfback in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons in the 1930s. Brumbaugh played college football for Ohio State University and the University of Florida, and thereafter, he played professionally for the Chicago Bears, Cleveland Rams and Brooklyn Dodgers of the NFL. During his nine-year NFL career, he played for the Chicago Bears from 1930 to 1936, the Cleveland Rams in 1937, the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1937, and finished with the Bears in 1937 and 1938. Brumbaugh was a member of the legendary early 1930s Bears teams that included future hall of famers Red Grange and Bronko Nagurski, won the NFL Championships in 1932 and 1933, and played for a third in 1934.
Auction LOA’s from PSA/DNA. LOA from James Spence Authentication.
Item: 12391
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