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Harry March

One of the first books on professional football

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One of the first books on professional football

American doctor (died 1940), known as the Father of Professional Football, who was one of the early promoters of the game, a New York Giants executive, and founder of an earlier incarnation of the AFL. Signed book: Pro Football: Its Ups and Downs. First edition, first printing. Albany: J. B. Lyon Company, 1934. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 160 pages. Signed and inscribed in ink on the front free end page, “To Richard the Red Smith with best wishes of Harry A. March, M.D., Sept. 21, 1934.” Subtle toning to spine, and slight lifting and wrinkling to front pastedown at gutter, otherwise fine, clean condition. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #341 - Ended January 14, 2009