Boxing Hall of Famer (1884-1970) who was featherweight boxing champion of the world 1901–1912. Attell later became one of the instigators of the 1919 Chicago Black Sox scandal. ALS signed “Abe Attell, the little Champ,” one page, 8 x 5.5, no date. Brief letter to boxer Packey O’Gatty. In full: “I think your stuff on boxing is O.K. and very good. As ever your Pal Abe Attell the little Champ.” Attell had begun writing the letter with a blue pen that was running out of ink. At the “O” of “O.K.,” he changed pens, wrote over the beginning of his letter and continued in black ink. Aforementioned ink switch, central horizontal and vertical fold, one through a single letter of signature, and toning to right edge, otherwise fine condition. Kind words from one of boxing’s greatest, but controversial, figures. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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