October Legends Closing November 1
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/2/2014
Often times when a player has other commitments or is otherwise incapable of signing for another reason, the “better half” usually takes care of this function. In Lou Gehrig’s case, due to the horrific disease which eventually took his life, many times he was too weak and tired to perform basic tasks. This 6.25 x 9.5 (visible) letter, dated July 27, 1939 is typed on “Lou Gehrig Larchmont, New York” letterhead. It was addressed to Al Stoughton, of the Baseball Centennial Commission, in which Gehrig politely declines their request for a Warner Brothers picture, probably on Gehrig’s life. It was only 23 days since Gehrig’s historic speech and movie studios were likely fighting for the rights to his biopic. Eventually, Samuel Goldwyn Pictures produced Gehrig’s life story. Simply signed “Lou” at the bottom in black fountain pen, the signature was penned by his wife Eleanor. The letter contains the usual horizontal mailing folds, and otherwise is in superb condition. Framed to a dimension of 14 x 20 inches, with a photo of Gehrig from 1939 (see 100th Anniversary arm patch on jersey), and small plaque.