Baseball Hall of Famer (he was voted in less than one year before his death) and member of the Chippewa tribe who overcame discrimination, including the derisive nickname “Chief,” to become one of the top pitchers of the dead ball era. Fountain pen signature, “‘Chief’ Bender,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card, with a typed date of May 1, 1945 along the bottom edge. In fine condition, with a mild shade of toning and a James Spence authentication label affixed to reverse. LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
