ALS signed “K. K. Rockne,” one page, 8 x 10.5, University of Notre Dame letterhead, March 18, 1929. Letter to C. F. Rudman of the National Carbon Company. In full: “We have the McIntosh Ultra-Violet which has given very good satisfaction. However, I should be interested in receiving any scientific proof that the carbon lamps are superior to the McIntosh lamp that we now have.” Impressively double-suede-matted and framed with an image and shadowboxed replica leather football helmet to an overall size of 38 x 19.5. Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), light scattered foxing, and a few office notations, otherwise fine condition. The lamps Rockne refers to were presumably used for light therapy to help heal his team, a treatment popular in that era. Always looking to gain an edge, it is not surprising that Rockne would look toward alternative medicine to aid his team—aware of the psychological effects of color, he painted the interior of the Notre Dame locker room red and the visitor’s locker room blue in an effort to excite his own players while subduing the opponent. Oversized. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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