Arthur Wirtz multi-signed 1955 Arch Ward Funeral Guest Book Page
| As a beloved sports editor for the Chicago Tribune, Arch Ward certainly had an impressive guest list at his funeral. This guest book, signed by over a thousand attendees includes signatures from Harry Stuhldreher and Elmer Layden (of the Four Horsemen of Notre Dame), Joe Stydahar, Paddy Driscoll, Elmer Otto, Ollie Matson, Fred Lindstrom, Gabby Hartnett, William Harridge, Charles Comiskey, Tom Meany, and many more.
Offered is just one page from that guest book. The more notable signature on this page is Arthur Wirtz (D. 1983). Wirtz was a powerful figure in sports and arena operation. He was the owner of Chicago Stadium, the Bismarck Hotel in Chicago, the Chicago Black Hawks, and the Chicago Bulls. He was the father of the late Black Hawks owner Bill Wirtz and grandfather of current Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz.
The signature rates a 9/10. The page measures 6.5” x 8.” Included with this item is a copy of the full LOA from PSA/DNA that covered the overall funeral book.
Note: The more notable signatures have been boxed in red on the scan, but the red boxes are not present on the actual page.
Item: 6301
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| Price: $95.00 | | |
