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- 'Pop' Warner Rare 1934
Letter on Football Strategy
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- WARNER, Glenn S. 'Pop' (1871-1954). Legendary Football Coach who developed the single
and double wing offenses and other plays. He had career wins
of 312, the most ever until eclipsed by 'Bear' Bryant. The 'Pop
Warner League' is named in his honor.
Very
Rare Autograph Letter Signed, one page, quarto, 'Temple University
Philadelphia' official imprinted letterhead, dated October 8,
1934. A very good football related letter to the Nelson-Willard-McIntyre
Game Co. on their new football game. Reads in part:
"
I have had the pleasure of playing your new football
game called Signals and can say that it is one of the most interesting
indoor football games I have ever seen. What appeals to me is
the fact that in your game there is ample opportunity to use
strategy and generalship of the same nature as in a real gridiron
battle. This game should appeal to all lovers of football young
and old.
Yours truly,
Glenn S. Warner".
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- Warner coached at seven colleges over
49 years. He brought many innovations to college football, including
the spiral punt, the screen play, single-wing and double-wing
formations, the naked reverse, the three-point stance, numbering
players' jerseys, and the use of shoulder and thigh pads. To
many Americans, Warner is best remembered today for starting
the Pop Warner Youth Football League in 1929. A bust portrait
has been affixed to the lower right by his signature. Mounted
to another sheet, age toning, overall, very good. Exceptionally
uncommon piece. $1,195.00
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