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Lot 602: 1945 Notre Dame Football Player in Prison Camp Photo

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Reserve: $100.00
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Auction Date:4/15/2007 9:00 PM EST

From 1945, a truly amazing photo of former Notre Dame All-American Mario “Motts” Tonelli in the garb of a Japanese prison camp. A survivor of the Bataan Death March and 42 months of captivity, the copy states that he will be returning to his professional football team, the Chicago Cardinals, after his triumphant arrival home. This fantastic image measures 7 x 8.5 and is NM in condition, clarity and contrast.

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