Autograph Note Signed
ZORN, W.L. "Bill" (?-?)
From Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA, Galena, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since March 11, 1998
About this Item
All-American fullback with Amos Alonzo Stagg's famed University of Chicago team, and member of the group that beat Princeton 9-0 in their first game in 1921; later a long-time respected coach of the University of Wisconsin's Blugolds basketball team. ANS, 1p, 6" X 6", n.p. [Eau Claire, WI], n.y. [1983 March 11]. Addressed to Richard Laade. Near fine. On pale green stationery, Zorn packs good content into this brief note: "You are going back a long ways. 'Timme, Thomas, and Zorn will wish they had never been born.' Quote from papers in 1921 Chicago 9 Princeton 0. I have an autograph which says, This is the way I look at 99 and this is the way I write signed Amos Alonzo Stagg. He kept going until 102. Many of my team mates are gone. Fritz Crisler the last one Ive heard off." Boldly penned in black ballpoint. Seller Inventory # 26113
Bibliographic Details
Title: Autograph Note Signed
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Store Description
Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts has been buying and selling quality books, autographs and ephemera since 1991. We specialize in general antiquarian, first editions, signed books and autographs and documents. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA), Universal Autograph Collectors Club (UACC) and The Manuscript Society.
9304 Saturn Ln, Galena, IL, 61036, U.S.A.
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Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, Ltd.9304 Saturn Ln, Galena, IL, 61036, U.S.A.
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Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts accepts VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards. Checks are welcome. Institutions will be accommodated as their procedures require. Shipping is additional and will be quoted at the time an order is placed. Every effort has been made to describe each book and any defects accurately. If an item proves unsatisfactory for any reason, it may be returned pursuant to ABEBooks' policy. We would appreciate a courtesy call if an item is being returned.
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