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Lot #286
James ‘Whitey’ Bulger

Whitey reflects on an Alcatraz guard—“Bloomie only screw I liked on the Rock”

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Whitey reflects on an Alcatraz guard—“Bloomie only screw I liked on the Rock”

Uncommon ANS signed “James ‘Whitey’ Bulger, 1428 AZ,” penned on the reverse of a color glossy 5.75 x 4 photo of the cells at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, in full: “Seeing the Rust and peeling paint saddens me—wish it was still a prison and I could be sent there to finish up there. My old Alma Mater—Learnt a lot there and miss the convicts and Bloomie only screw I liked on the Rock—he ran the Laundry and 10 convicts all ‘Trouble in the past’ and Bloomie was the gentle animal trainer. In turn we looked out for him—off Limits to hurt him—wait till he’s on vacation and do what you want. Years later on Trips to West Coast I’d take Bloomie out to dinner—Great Guy.” Reverse of photo bears date caption of June 2, 2014. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs And Artifacts
  • Dates: #485 - Ended October 12, 2016





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