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Here Is A Very Rare Letter Address To A Fan Doc Gawalt From The Professional Tragic Boxer "Ernie Schaaf"History About Ernie-On Feb. 10 1933 Ernie Schaaf Fought Primo Carnera In New York And Suffered A Knockout Loss In The 13th Round,He Fell Into A Coma And Was Rushed To The Hospital To Undergo Surgery,He Died On Feb.14 Valentines Day At The Age Of 24.His Recored As A Pro Was An Impressive 55-13 With 1 No Contest,And 4 No Decisions(More Can Be Researched On Schaaf On The Web).This Is An Original 100% Authentic Typed Letter By Ernie Schaaf Addressed To Boxing Fan Doc Gawalt(Who I Also Have Some Of His Letters Up On Ebay From Jack Sharkey) Evidently He Was A Big Boxing Fan,The Letter Is Dated Feb. 2 1927,The Content Is Incredible,Schaff Talks About Making Big Money And Turning Pro In A Month Or So,He Also States"I Do Not Know What Sharkey's Address Is,But I Will Try To Find Out"This Matches To The Sharkey Lot That I Have Up On Ebay Has Mr. Gawalt Did Finally Track His Address Down,More Content,And On The Bottom As You Can Clearly Read "Hoping To Hear From You Again,Signed Ernie Schaaf,In Brown Ink,Signature Is Perfect,Letter Is In Perfect Condition,No Rips Or Marks And Was Well Preserved,Comes With Original Mailing Envelope Dated Feb.2 1927 In EX. Condition,Comes With Newpaper Clippings Of The Day And A Full Page Front Headline Showing The Tragic Punch In Frames.His Autograph Is Very Rare,I Have Only Seen A Contract Signed By Him,But The Letter Is Amazing(Especially The Content),For The True Boxing Or Autograph Collector,I Personally Guarantee 100% To Be Authentic And To Pass Any Certifcation Without Problem As I Do With Any Of My Autographs,I Have Never Had Any Problem With One Sold,I Just Do Not Have The Time To Certify It With The Overwhelming Submissions.Any Questions E-Mail,I Accept Paypal,Postage Is Paid,Ships Within 2-3 Days After Purchase,Payment Is Due At Time Of Sale.Thank You.