Born Rudolph Walter Wanderone Jr., best known as Minnesota Fats, was perhaps the best known pool player in the United States, in spite of the fact that he never won a single major pool tournament. Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Fats, payable to Tony Paduano for $900.00, January 31, 1986. Accompanied by an unsigned 8 x 10 photo of Fats shooting pool. A bisecting vertical fold, otherwise very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.