$1,600
Mary Rupp, noted Michigan artist was a pen pal to Hank Greenberg during World War 2; The 22" x 15" drawing, done by Mary Rupp at the age of 14, is signed lower right by the artist and Greenberg inscribed: "To Mary Rupp My Best Wishes Hank Greenberg, Sept. 29, 1939". Autographed photo of Hank in his baseball uniform and inscribed: "To Mary Rupp inscribed: "To Mary With My Sincere Good Wishes, Hank Greenberg, Sept 23, 1945", 10" x 8". Mary Rupp signed drawing of Detroit Tiger; signed by the entire 1940 team. Two letters to Mary from Hank Dated 1941 & 1944 while in the military service along with a photo with Greenberg in his army air corp uniform and inscribed: "To Mary, My Best Always, Lt. Hank Greenberg, Sept 3, 1942", in black fountain pen. Mary Rupp went on to become a well known Detroit female artist. Tiger team signatures include: Hank Greenberg, Charlie Gehringer, Al Benton, Rudy York, Archie McKain, Tom Bridges, "Schoolboy" Rowe, Merv Shea, Birdie Tebbetts, Bing Miller, Dick Bartell, Bill Sullivan, Barney McCosky, Hal Newhouser, Bobo Newsome, Bruce Campbell, Tom Seats, Clay Smith, Bob Uhl, Pete Fox, Ralph "Red" Kress, Dutch Meyer, Fred Hutchinson, Frank Metha, John Gorsica, Tuck Stainback, Floyd Giebell, Pinky Higgins, Earl Averill, Pat Mullin, Del Baker, Frank Croucher, Paul Trout (Dizzy) signed 'Paul' and Tiger radio announcer, Ty Tyson.
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2014-11-14
