NFL commissioner and college football fullback (1903-1973) who comprised one quarter of the famed 'Four Horsemen' of Notre Dame, and was later their head coach from 1934 to 1940. Typed letter signed “Elmer F. Layden,” one page, 8.5 x 11, University of Notre Dame letterhead, September 23, 1939. Letter to James Murphy, in part: "I understand that it is your heart's desire to have an old Notre Dame football helmet. Jimmy, I surely wish I could send it to you, but frankly, right now we need every bit of equipment we have. You see we have to outfit our varsity, our 'B' or reserve squad, a great number of freshmen, and fourteen Hall teams, which play a schedule among themselves. So you see, we are a little short ourselves. Maybe, if you write me next May, after spring practice is over, we could send you one for use next fall." In very good to fine condition, with scattered light staining. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
