Jesse Owens Autographed B&W Photo with Message JSA Authenticated Track Records

Description: You are bidding on: Vtg Jesse Owens Autographed B&W Photo with Message JSA Authenticated OlympianThe photo itself is in good condition. Photograph has some tape on the back and appears to have been framed at one time.The picture itself, is gloss finish, and the signature and personal note is very nice.There is a line from the bottom to the top (feels rough on the fingers), but not a bend. There is also what appears to be a thumb print where the whiny gloss has rubbed off, just below the bent knee in the picture. Otherwise a nice picture and nice autograph.Some small folds in the picture on the corners.The tape on the back can probably be removed, but I will leave it to the experts.Some writing in pencil on the back.See JSA paperwork for authentication. There is some writing and some brown marks on the back of the picture in pencil.Shows Jesse Owens Track RecordsCompliments of Leo Rose Clothiers.The message on the photograph is personal and reads: To my good friend Dr. Mitchell Corbett, Thankful to know you, Jesse OwensJesse Owens in a running pose in pictureAbout Jesse Owens: Jesse Owens, byname of James Cleveland Owens, (born September 12, 1913, Oakville, Alabama, U.S.—died March 31, 1980, Phoenix, Arizona), American track-and-field athlete who set a world record in the running broad jump (also called long jump) that stood for 25 years and who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. His four Olympic victories were a blow to Adolf Hitler’s intention to use the Games to demonstrate Aryan superiority. About Dr. (Doc) M.S. Corbett: Doctor Corbett was a renown orthopedic surgeon in Chicago, IL. Supposedly, the Doctor had a bar or speakeasy in the basement of his clinic and would invite famous people or patients to the bar and get signed pictures from them. The autographed photos were framed and hung in his clinic and bar until the building was demolished. See my other listings for JSA Authenticated photographs of Gorgeous George, Lone Ranger, and More! I even have some odd autographs coming up for sale. Photo will be boxed, insured and secured to arrive safely. Payment: I accept all forms of payment and payment is due within 3 days of purchase. Shipping: I typically ship the same or next day depending on time of purchase. I buy and use new uLine boxes and bubble wrap. I do combine shipping, please either buy everything and I will refund the difference in shipping or put your items in a cart and request an invoice. Other: If there is a problem with the item, please contact me before doing anything. I will do what I can to make it right. I do accept returns. Come from a Pet and Smoke Free Home.Thank you for looking,Z

Price: 500 USD

Location: Bolingbrook, Illinois

End Time: 2024-12-13T13:02:45.000Z

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