NASA astronaut (1931–1982) who, as a last-minute replacement for Ken Mattingly (who had been exposed to German measles) was one of three crew members on the near-disastrous Apollo 13 mission. After leaving NASA, he embarked on a political career, running unsuccessfully for a Senate seat in 1978. He finally won a seat in the House of Representatives in 1982 but died before taking the oath of office. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Swigert in a suit and tie posing with the lunar module, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Michael Robuck with best wishes, Jack Swigert, Apollo 13.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RRAuction COA.
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