April 7th Rare Autographs, Manuscripts and Sports Auction
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An 8" x 10" black and white photo of Stewart as he appeared in the 1949 film The Stratton Story, signed blue felt tip, "James Stewart.” In fine condition.
The film told the true story of Chicago White Sox pitcher Monty Stratton, whose Major League career ended prematurely when a hunting accident forced doctors to amputate his right leg. Though he never returned to the Majors, Stratton successfully pitched in the minor leagues from 1946 to 1953 with the help of a prosthetic leg. Stewart was Stratton’s personal choice to portray him and the two worked together for three weeks before the shooting began. An outstanding movie, which earned an Academy Award for Best Writing.
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James Stewart Signed Photo
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