Lot 565
Ford, Gerald R. 1. Typed Letter Signed ("Gerald R. Ford"). One page, quarto, Rancho Mirage, California, August 13, 1980. On Ford's personalized stationery with embossed gold eagle. In black ink. To Mr. Raymond Lawing of Baltimore, Maryland. Accompanied by the original, free franked transmittal envelope. 2. Typed Letter Signed ("Jay Berwanger"). Two pages, quarto, Downers Grove, Illinois, December 22, 1977. On Jay Berwanger, Inc. stationery. In black ink. To Mr. Robert Lawing. 3. Inscribed Photo Signed ("Jerry Ford" and "Jay Berwanger"). Black and white, 8 x 10", n.p., n.d. Inscribed by Ford in black ink, "To Bob with warmest / best wishes." Also inscribed by Berwanger in blue ink, "Good Luck Bob / and best wishes." Overall, the lot is in excellent condition.
In this charming collection of correspondence, a football fan has requested both Jerry Ford --a college football star -- and Jay Berwanger -- the model for the Heisman Trophy statuette -- to sign a photo of Berwanger in the "Heisman" pose. Interestingly, both the former President and the model add letters reminiscing about their old football days. Ford writes: "Football taught me to keep myself strong … I learned that team play was vital to success and that one should be humble in success and a good loser in defeat."
Estimated Value $200 - 400.
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