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Lot # 116: 1925 Chuck Corgan, "Tragic Early NFL and Major League Baseball Star" Died in 1928

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 8 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "Holiday Collectors Auction 2022",
which ran from 12/2/2022 8:00 PM to
12/17/2022 8:00 PM



Among the saddest tales of potential in sports history is that of Chick Corgan. He was a standout at the University of Arkansas in both baseball and football and chose to play both at the professional level. He was an infielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers and a standout for several early NFL teams including the New York Giants. He reported to spring training in 1928 but felt ill. He thought it was just stomach aches but in fact he had cancer and would die just a few months later. This is the only image of Corgan we have ever seen in any form and this is a crystal clear beauty. Offered here for the first time ever, this is an exciting piece of sports history that presents well with a crease and some pinholes being the only real flaws.

Size: 4x5
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 2/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 7/10

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