American actor (1925–1966), best known as the trail boss Gil Favor on the popular TV series Rawhide, who drowned at the age of 42 while filming a television pilot in Peru. Vintage ink signature and inscription, “To my good friend Allen—all good luck—always—Eric Fleming, ‘Gil,’” on a light blue 5.75 x 4.25 album page bearing an affixed newspaper photo. Reverse is also signed by Polly Bergen. A block of toning affecting a portion of his last name, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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