1939 Notre Dame vs. USC Program. Autographed/Signed by 24 players + Elmer Layden

Description

1939 Notre Dame vs. USC Autographed Program
Includes signatures from Elmer Layden and 24 others!
This Very Good to Excellent condition program contains 25 perfectly preserved fountain pen autographs, which all rate either 9/10 or 10/10 in quality. The signatures begin on page 11 where head coach Elmer Layden of
Four Horsemen
fame inscribed one of the finest known examples of his signature. Additionally, 24 Notre Dame players signed the interior pages of the program next to each of their respective pictures. Presented below is an alphabetical list of players, the location of each of their signatures, and other significant information:
Francis "Frank" Albert (page 25)
Peter Arboit (page 25)
Steve Bagarus (page 25) Indiana Football Hall of Fame, Died 1981
Henry "Cliff" Brosey (page 25)
James Brutz (page 25) Warren Sports Hall of Fame, Notre Dame MVP (1941), Died 2000
Bernard Crimmins (page 23) 1941 All-American, Died 1993
Thomas Gallagher (page 19) 1939 Blue Gray Classic Participant
Thaddeus Harvey (page 19) 1940 College All-Star
Steven Juzwik (page 25) 1940 All-American, Died 1964
William "Bud" Kerr (page 19) 1939 All-American, Died 1964
Paul Lillis (page 23) 1941 All-American, Died 2010
William "Bill" McGannon (page 23)
Alan Mooney (Page 21) Died 2000
John O'Brien (page 21)
Milton Piepul (page 21) 1939 & 1940 All-American, Died 1994
George Rassas (page 21)
Charles "Chuck" Riffle(Page 21) 1940 College All-Star
Robert Saggau (page 19) 1941 College All-Star
Henry "Heinie" Schrenker (page 25)
Ben Sheridan (page 21) 1940 College All-Star
Harry Stevenson (page 21)
Robert Sullivan (page 23)
Joseph Thesing (page 19) 1940 College All-Star
Louis Zontini (Page 19) 1940 College All-Star, Died 1986
The program cover exhibits tremendous visual appeal and all of the colors are bright, original, and vivid. The lower right corner of the cover has a small crease, there are some spine stress lines, other light surface wrinkles, and some modest corner wear. The inner pages are brand new and white. The staples are tight, original and in Mint condition. The middle scorecard pages are bright red and unscored.
In 1939 Notre Dame finished the season at 7-2, ranked #12 in the nation. Notable players listed and pictured (but not autographed) from the University of Southern California (USC) Trojans are Harry Smith, Ambrose Schindler, and Jack Banta. The legendary USC coach Howard Jones is also pictured.
Notre Dame Program cover
Elmer Layden autograph
Autograph page 19
Autograph page 21
Autograph page 23
Autograph page 25
Program back cover
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