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Big Bill Lange

Big Bill Lange…Cub outfielder and real estate magnate

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Big Bill Lange…Cub outfielder and real estate magnate

Cubs outfielder who retired at the peak of his career to wed the daughter of a real estate magnate. TLS signed “Wm. A. Lange,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Wm. A. Lange, Real Estate and Insurance Broker letterhead, March 11, 1930. Letter to Judge Edgar T. Zook. In part, “I am enclosing a copy of a letter that I wrote to Mr. Classen, asking privileges from the said water company, or water distributors, or the Board of Supervisors of San Mateo, or what’s who can give permission for these demands if George Kelly and I give them the right to put their tank on our property…they must give me these privileges.” Signed at the conclusion by Lange and also signed by co–owner, and Hall of Famer, George Kelly. In fine condition, with expected mailing folds and a few wrinkles. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #302 - Ended October 19, 2005