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GEORGE ZAHARIAS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/03/1949 - HFSID 255192

Writing his wife Babe Zaharias's manager Fred Corcoran about future plans and asking about what is happening with the formation of women's golf tournaments Autograph Letter Signed: "George Zaharias", 1 page 8½x11. Denver, Colorado, 1949 November 3.

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GEORGE ZAHARIAS
Writing his wife Babe Zaharias's manager Fred Corcoran about future plans and asking about what is happening with the formation of women's golf tournaments
Autograph Letter Signed: "George Zaharias", 1 page 8½x11. Denver, Colorado, 1949 November 3. On letterhead of the Denver Boxing Club to "Dear Fred". In Full: "Dear Fred. I got your letters But I didn't get one from Eastman Babe is going to Chicago Nov 28 wilson party maybe. She could come to New York after that Can you let me know How long it will take, Do we have to be there, Find check for year end. from May 31st till now. Im sorry did not let you know about Sky [illegible] it came sudden. At fort Smith and I called Jennie Grossinger and asked her if it was okay. And she said by all means. That it would be a Great opportunity for her. So I had to let the Boss know right away. What is happening with the womens Golf? I guess they are wishy washy But as I told you before. Babe is ready to play in all the tournaments. This is all now until I hear from you. My best to all the family. As ever George" George Zaharias (1908-1984, born Thomas Vetoyanis, was a professional wrestler called "the Crying Greek from Cripple Creek," usually cast as the ring villain. In 1938 he met Babe Didrickson, track and field gold medalist at the 1932 Olympics, at a celebrity golf tournament. They married later that year, and George managed Babe's golf career thereafter, also caring for her during her long battle with cancer. Football Hall of Famer Alex Karras portrayed George Zaharias in the TV movie Babe (1975). Fred Corcoran (1905-1977) was an American agent, sports promoter, golf administrator and enthusiast. He managed the career of Babe Zaharias, entering her into the 1954 Los Angeles Open as the first women to play in a PGA tour event. Corcoran founded the Ladies Professional Golf Association and the Golf Writers Association of America. In 1975 he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, one of the first honorees to not have had a career in competitive golf. Lightly creased. Brown marks along left edge. Nickel size rust stain on top left corner. Two small marks on verso. Normal mailing folds. Otherwise, fine condition.

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