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. Vintage ink signature, “Sincerely yours, ‘Chief’ Bender,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard (postmarked May 27, 1944), dated May 26, 1944. In fine condition, with slight show through from postmark on reverse. COA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
