Football Hall of Fame | Letters

Photograph of Jack Christiansen shows him as he looks today, accompanied by an autograph letter signed by him on Seattle Seahawks letterhead. The letter expresses hope for the recipient, Art, and mentions the enclosed photograph. No photograph is present.

Letter signed by George Connor, dated January 14, 1992, addressed to Charles. The letter includes a statement referencing his lack of old equipment. Connor was a Pro Football Hall of Famer and All-America at both Holy Cross and Notre Dame.

Letter. Art Donovan types and signs a letter to a fan on personal letterhead, dated July 2, 1984, expressing gratitude and including an autographed picture. Donovan, a Hall of Fame football player, apologizes for the delayed response.

Typed letter signed by Art Donovan, dated October 24, 1981, on personal letterhead, expressing willingness to sign "Hall of Fame" postal cards. Includes a handwritten postscript. Donovan was a five-time All-NFL selection and the first Colt in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Autograph letter signed by Otto Graham, containing a message addressing autograph requests and fees. Graham requests $2.00 per autograph for future requests, mentioning past correspondence with a recipient’s sister. He was a notable football player and Hall of Fame inductee.

Letter written by George McAfee to a fan, discussing his nickname "One-Play". Autograph letter signed "George McAfee" in blue ink, dated Feb. 22, 1993, expressing uncertainty about the origin of his nickname.

Autograph letter signed: "M. McCormack", recalling a humorous moment from his football career. He mentions Abner Haynes’ choice during the 1961 A.F.L. Championship Game. Mike McCormack, a Hall of Fame player, starred for the Cleveland Browns and later coached.

Typed letter signed: "Walter Payton", dated May 4, 1984, addressed to a fan. Expressing gratitude for the fan's letter, Payton mentions enclosing an autographed picture. He played for the Chicago Bears and is a Hall of Famer with numerous records.

Typed letter signed by Walter Payton expresses birthday wishes to a fan, thanking him for his correspondence and mentioning an enclosed photograph. Dated November 19, 1984, the letter is written on Studebaker's stationery and addressed to Jack Marcus in Richmond, Virginia.

Typed letter signed: "Tex" on Dallas Cowboys letterhead, dated October 8, 1981, addressed to Bill Wood. Schramm expresses gratitude for a letter and mentions enclosing a photograph for a collection. Schramm was president and general manager of the Cowboys.

Letter signed by Y.A. Tittle, expressing pride in his uncle's service during WWII. The autograph reads, "You should be very proud of your self - My uncle was a cornel and led the 101st Airborn Division invading Nazi Germany in 1941."

Typed letter signed by Charley Trippi is addressed to a fan, discussing his busy football season at the University of Georgia and expressing appreciation for their interest. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope, postmarked March 6, 1947.