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Lot 85
Description: Interesting lot of mostly 1952 correspondence relating to Eddie Cochems - considered to be the father of the forward pass (GD-EX/MT). Incl. 1940 typed letter from Cochems to John Doyle of American Sports Pub. Co. explaining his passing plays, 1951 typed letter to Alex Weyand signed by Jim Young of Collier's discussing who originated the idea of the All-America team. Remainder are 1952 letters: lengthy handwritten letter to Weyand signed by Cochems referencing helping Marquette upset Michigan St. in 1921, lengthy handwritten letter to Weyand signed "E.B.C." by Cochems which references A.A. Stagg and discusses football as mini war, handwritten letter to Weyand signed by Cochems referencing a passing play, lengthy handwritten letter to Weyand signed by Cochems referencing the spread formation, lengthy handwritten letter to Weyand signed by Cochems referencing passing plays given to Knute Rockne which became Notre Dame's system, lengthy handwritten letter to Young signed by Cochems in which he again references the 1921 Marquette vs Michigan St. game, handwritten letter to Weyand signed by Cochems discussing a passing play, handwritten letter to Weyand signed by Cochems referencing Dwight Eisenhower's campaign, lengthy handwritten letter to Weyand signed by Cochems regarding involvement in political campaigns, lengthy handwritten letter to Weyand signed by Cochems mentioning Pope Leo's interest in football, lengthy handwritten letter to Weyand signed by Cochems discussing how he told Harvard to defend Yale in 1914, handwritten letter to Young signed by Cochems which criticizes Pop Warner, lengthy handwritten letter to Young signed by Cochems referencing Walter Camp suggesting legalizing passing to Teddy Roosevelt, lengthy handwritten letter to Young signed by Cochems referencing 1899 Yale vs Wisconsin, handwritten letter to Young signed by Cochems referencing Australian kicker Pat O'Dea, typed letter to Weyand signed by Jack Schneider (credited with making 1st legal reception in 1906), typed letter from Young to Weyand concerning All-America teams, unsigned letter from Cochems to Young referencing Pope Leo's interest in football, handwritten letter to Young signed by Cochems discussing the state of physical education in USA, typed letters from St. Louis University AD Eddie Hickey to Weyand attesting to Cochems role in the forward passing offense, handwritten drafts of 1950s letters from Weyand to Cochems, and some related correspondence and paperwork. Standard handling wear throughout the lot. Most pieces appear to average VG/EX overall. Range: GD-EX/MT ($1,000-$3,000)Current EST: 05/13/25 7:00:58 AM