At the age of 26, Ness was chosen to head a special Prohibition squad, which came to be known as the Untouchables, which led to the downfall of Al Capone and his successor Frank Nitti, and the capture of John Dillinger. Check, 6.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Ness, payable to Cash for 100.00, October 23, 1944. In fine condition, with expected cancellation holes to body, two light vertical folds, affecting one letter of signature and a nice clean endorsement. COA John Reznikoff/University Archives and RRAuction COA.
