TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Chicago Bears Football Club letterhead, June 23, 1951. “Papa Bear” writes to new Bears player George Gulyanics, preparing him for the rigors of the season. In part, “Success in anything is due principally to three main factors… Determinattion, Preparation, Ability.… I am enclosing instructions for getting into condition. Failure on your part to read these instructions carefully—and to follow them—means that you personally, will fail as a player and that the team will be handicapped by your inability to ‘carry your part of the load.’ The hours on the field and in the class room will be long and hard and the demands upon you physically and mentally will be great. Only those ‘tuned up’ for the race can stand under the load. You cannot—no matter who you are—get into condition after you report—and little sympathy will be wasted upon you if you try it.” In fine condition, with horizontal mailing folds and a few spots of light toning. COA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
