March 2012 Auction Ends Wednesday, March 28th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/28/2012
Original All-America Football Conference contract to bring the Los Angeles Dons to the Coliseum, dated 28 February 1945. Contract is written by Christy Walsh and Don Ameche, who co-owned the team with Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and others. Excellent details of the team's formation: ''...the Los Angeles club must have a playing site conveniently located...the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum appears to be the most logical and desirable site in this area...'' Measures 8.5'' x 11'' on 3pp., with a 1.25'' tear at top left and staple holes. Near fine.
Los Angeles Dons Football Contract to Play at Coliseum -- "…Entry of a Los Angeles club in the All America Football Conference is the first bona fide effort to bring…football to this community…"
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