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Lot # 654: 1931 Knute Rockne Plane Crash, "Mangled Wreckage Strewn Across the Field" Tragic Photo

Category: Football

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 4 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "Fall Premier Auction 2018",
which ran from 10/20/2018 8:00 PM to
11/10/2018 8:00 PM



1931 Photograph of the wreckage of a downed airplane. As sad as any plane crash is, this one had special meaning as it is also the resting place of the most famous coach in football history, Knute Rockne. Seen in the photo is a large crowd of curious onlookers and souvenir seekers who are all posing for the camera. A rare and unique photo from a local photographer that has tragic overtones. It is incredible that the police would allow people to just dig through a plane wreck like this! A unique new discovery that is being offered here for the first time ever.

Size: 8x10
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 9.5/10

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