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Knute Rockne TLS 1927

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Knute Rockne TLS 1927

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Auction Date:2010 May 20 @ 05:00 (UTC-07:00 : PDT/MST)
Location:11901 Santa Monica Blvd. #555, Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
Knute Rockne typed letter signed on University of Notre Dame Athletic Association letterhead, to player Frank Kerjez dated 15 August 1927. Lively and encouraging text reads in full: ''Dear Frank: Just a short note inviting you back for the opening practice this fall. Your work at end this spring showed promise but, of course, terrible room for improvement. There will be six veteran ends back this year who are seniors and it may herefore, appear to you that your chances for making the team this year are not so good. However, the question I want to ask you young fellow is this: 'Who is going to play end the year following -- and how good will they be?' That will depend entirely on you --- how hard you work --- and how good you get by that time. Besides, there is always a possibility that one of the young ones can work one of the old ones out, as you know nothing counts but performance on the field. Trusting you are having a pleasant summer and with kindest regards, I am / Yours sincerely, K. K. Rockne / Director of Athletics.'' Letter measures 8.5'' X 11''. Mailing folds, creasing throughout and some foxing, else excellent condition.