Peter De Paolo Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
PETER DE PAOLO
Born: April 6, 1898 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died: November 26, 1980 in Laguna Hills, California
Died: November 26, 1980 in Laguna Hills, California
Biography
Peter DePaolo (1898-1980) won the 1925 Indianapolis 500, which was the first Indy 500 to average over 100 miles per hour. He retired in 1934 and became a racing car owner. DePaolo was car owner and team manager for Kelly Petillo during his 1935 Indy 500 win and was a NASCAR team owner from 1955 to 1957.
Film Credits
1973-The-Tonight-Show-Starring-Johnny-Carson (in person)
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PETER De PAOLO Hardcover copy of Wall Smacker: The Saga of the Speedway, signed by author and 1925 Indianapolis 500 victor Peter De Paolo in 1938 Inscribed book signed "To/L. W. Schwager/my very best wishes/Peter DePaolo/1938" on flyleaf. Pencil notations on flyleaf in unknown hand. 271 pages, 5½x8x1½.Sale Price $414.00
$460.00
