Cowboy film star. While visiting Boston on a 1942 war bond tour, Jones was invited to join some friends at the trendy Cocoanut Grove nightclub, which was packed with on-leave servicemen and revelers celebrating the long Thanksgiving weekend. When a fast-moving fire broke out, panicky patrons stormed the inadequate exits, but Jones helped several others to safety before collapsing from smoke inhalation. Badly burned in the inferno that claimed 492 lives, he died a few days later without regaining consciousness. Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of a portrait sketch, signed in fountain pen, “Best of luck, Buck Jones.“ In very good condition, with mild toning, a few stains at edges, vertical crease (not touching signature), and a chip to top edge. R&R COA.
