1919-21 W514 Lefty Williams #35 SGC Good+ 2.5. ...

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1919-21 W514 Lefty Williams #35 SGC Good+ 2.5. From the Adolph Herky Rupp Jr. Collection. The tale of the 1919 Chicago White Sox is one most baseball fans would like to forget. For months, there was newspaper coverage starting with the World Series going into the courtroom happenings after the fix was discovered. From this spectacle has arisen the myth of "Shoeless" Joe Jackson and has made household names of the seven other men who will forever be associated with the term "Black Sox." Solid example that boasts a rich red background. Nicely hand cut, and consistent corner wear. Graded SGC Good+ 2.5.

More Information: The Adolph F. "Herky" Rupp Jr Collection.

Adolph F. "Herkie" Rupp Jr. was born into a world immersed in sports, as the sole offspring of the legendary basketball coach Adolph F. Rupp of Kentucky. This unique upbringing fueled a deep-rooted love for sports. At the tender age of 7, Herky found his calling in the form of sports card collecting, a hobby that he initiated by purchasing gum cards for mere pennies and nickels at his local Corner Grocery.

This childhood pastime swiftly evolved into a profound passion, spanning over the years, and culminating in a comprehensive and diverse collection. His trove features an array of cards from Topps, Bowman, Fleer, Goudey, Kahn, and Play Ball, along with local and region.

Herky focused on two primary goals within his collecting journey: the completion of his card sets and the continuous enhancement of his collection's quality. His unwavering enthusiasm and devotion to the hobby remained steadfast for an impressive 68 years until his untimely death from cancer in 2016. His legacy, however, endures in the remarkable collection he amassed, a testament to his love for sports and the art of collecting.