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Lot # 510: 1931 Jim Thorpe, "Greatest Early Football Star" Now Digging Ditches in Los Angeles

Category: Football

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 30 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "Winter Premier Auction 2020",
which ran from 1/7/2020 10:00 AM to
1/25/2020 8:00 PM



Sad 1931 photograph of the greatest early football player of all time Jim Thorpe, only a few years removed from his playing career, seen here relegated to digging ditches in Los Angeles during the depression. A crystal clear image that speaks to the fleeting nature of fame, this is one of the most touching football photos we have offered. Issued by the International News from their Los Angeles Bureau and in great shape.

Size: 6x8
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 9.5/10

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