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Lot #1641
Johnny Weissmuller

A pre-Hollywood and very modest Weissmuller writes: “Just one of the swimmers” and professes ignorance of his own records

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A pre-Hollywood and very modest Weissmuller writes: “Just one of the swimmers” and professes ignorance of his own records

Undefeated winner of five Olympic gold medals, 67 world and 52 national titles, holder of every freestyle record from 100 yards to the half-mile, his most famous role was that of Tarzan. Lot of two items: Vintage fountain pen signature, “Johnny Weissmuller, Thursday March 31, 1927, Just one of the swimmers.,” on a white 5 x 3 page. Also included, a note in Weissmuller’s hand: “I don’t know how many records I have but if you can get the Athletic Spalding Almanac Price 25 you can find out all you want to know. J.W.” In fine condition, with punch holes and adhesive residue to the edges of each, typed collector’s notations. R&R COA.

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