Champion boxers lead the pack, in this 1950-1952 signed government postcard collection of (36). Athletes from a wide range of sports are represented by this single-owner collection. All of these period signed GPCs are postmarked 1950-1952, and addressed to the same Michigan resident. Signature quality is satisfying throughout, ranging ("7" to "10") in potency, and the cards show minor to moderate wear. A good number of the autographs are accompanied by notes written in the subject's hand, and 50% of the collection are personalized.



Highlights are: Jack Dempsey (HOF, d.1983), "Jersey Joe" Walcott (HOF), Ezzard Charles (HOF, d.1975), Bob Cousy (HOF), Wilbur Shaw (d.1954), Clyde Lovellette (HOF), Charlie Share, Sid Abel (HOF), Dick Button, and Nat Homan (HOF).



Balance are: Harry Lumley (HOF), Marty Pavelich, Mark Supronowicz, Myer "Whitey" Skoog, Johnny Langdon, Ralph Beard and Alex Groza dual-signed, Jim Fuchs, Don McIntosh, Hollie Donan, Blaine Denning, Richard Kempthorn, Paul Ronty, Norm Swanson, Bill Young, Don McEwen, Charlie Rayner (HOF), Lou D'Achille, Bill Garrett (d.1974), Charlie Murray, Leo Vander Kuy, Ken Wood , Johnny Clayton, Bill Mann, Ernie McCoy (d.1980), Charlie Fonville, and Freddy Anderson with Bradley University envelope.



Auction LOA from James Spence/JSA. Opening Bid $150.