Rigali played end on the undefeated 1924 team with layden a must have for your four horsemannotre dame collector. Harry stuhldreher, don miller, jim crowley, and elmer layden, and by. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This is rare, in that it is one of the earliest football games produced. Elmer layden was a famous american football player, coach, executive, who was born on may 4, 1903. We are humbly asking that donations be made to the elmer f. Autograph books for the end of the year diy autograph book. Elmer francis layden may 4, 1903 june 30, 1973 was an american football player, coach. A perfect item for backtoschool promotions, and a handy tool that will keep your message within reach at all times. He was an actor, known for the spirit of notre dame 1931, the ed sullivan show 1948 and we, the people 1948. Babe ruth rogers hornsby ty cobb jackie robinson ted williams honus wagner tres speaker brooklyn dodges st louis cardinals boston red sox boston braves chicago cubs chicago white sox detroit tigers foot legends notre dame the four horsemen elmer layden harry stuhldreher jim crowley. Shop for elmer layden related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds largest collection. Elmer is an elephant whose skin is a variety of colors, in the book they described it as patchwork. Elmer was born in pittsburgh, pa to edythe and elmer layden of notre dame four horsemen fame.
Elmer by david mckee, 9781842707319, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Comprised of quarterback harry stuhldreher, right halfback don miller, left halfback jim crowley, and fullback elmer layden, the four horsemen was a moniker created by sportswriter grantland rice and seized upon by a student publicity aide. Frankfurter, felix typed letter signed 2251939, unframed. We present them here for purely educational purposes. He played college football at the university of notre dame where he starred at fullback as a member of the legendary four horsemen backfield. All interested editors are invited to join the project and contribute to the discussion. Submit a rule the books archive rss twitter facebook about me ask me. Elmer the elephant, a colorful character because of his patchwork hide and sense of humor, tries to blend in with the herd, but soon realizes that hes happiest just being himself. A charlatan and womanizer, gantry begins as a baptist, and rises to become the head of a methodist. During his freshman year he alternated with harry stuhldreher at. As a person born on this date, elmer layden is listed in our database as the 93rd most popular celebrity for the day may 4 and the 71st most popular for the year 1903. Inscription to previous owner signed by elmer keith. This article is within the scope of wikiproject biography, a collaborative effort to create, develop and organize wikipedia s articles about people. I recently came across a different ideaone where someone purchased the disney junior character encyclopedia, had it coilbound, and then had the characters sign on their page in the book.
Elmer francis layden may 4, 1903 june 30, 1973 was an american football player, coach, college athletics administrator, and professional sports executive. You also have the option, to wrap your customized autograph book in gold or silver foil. Towns, including fasting for spiritual breakthrough. Family and friends can light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. An outstanding, all round scholboy athlete, he entered notre dame in 1921. Elmer layden coaching record college football at sports. Almost impossible to find a 1930s notre dame autographed piece like this guaranteed to pass jsa or psadna authentication. Elmer is an extremely funny character and all elephant in the herd found elmer hilarious. Elmer layden obituary rolling prairie, in chicago tribune. Elmer francis layden 19031973 find a grave memorial. The four horsemen of notre dame was the nickname bestowed upon the backfield of universitys 1924 football team. The pictures at the end of the book, of the elephants celebrating elmer day are a wonderful riot of colour and pleasure. Best remembered as an all american fullback and one of the four horsemen during his playing days at. Autograph book definition of autograph book by merriamwebster.
Elmer gantry, the hero of sinclair lewiss satire of fundamentalist religion, is not unlike todays corrupt and greedy tv evangelists. Since 1964 he has published a number of successful books for children, including the king rollo stories, which he helped animate for british television. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Football four horsemen nthe four horsemen the notre dame backfield of 1924 on horseback don miller elmer layden sleepy crowley and. Prepare an autograph book to carry with you when you see famous people. Later, while a student at plymouth art college, he began selling his cartoon drawings to newspapers. For instructions on how to use this banner, please refer to the documentation. Starting in september 1927, weibel was first assistant and line coach at duquesne under fellow notre dame teammate and 4 horseman elmer layden while completing his medical internship at mercy hospital in pittsburgh. Description 1924 notre dame fighting irish team signed photograph national championship season, with the four horsemen and rockne. Football four horsemen nthe four horsemen the notre dame backfield of 1924 on horseback don miller elmer layden sleepy crowley and harry stuhldreher poster print by 18 x 24 5.
In his absence, rockne inserted backup elmer layden into the starting lineup and the new backfield quartet of layden, harry stuhldreher, jim crowley, and don miller later immortalized by sportswriter grantland rice as the four horsemen of notre dame spearheaded a 190 victory over carnegie tech. The letter is 4 pages is a lenghty love letter to evelyn byrne. He teamed with quarterback harry stuhldreher, halfback jim crowley, and halfback don miller under the tutelage of coach rockne to go 2921. Elmer layden was born on may 4, 1903 in davenport, iowa, usa as elmer francis layden. See the complete elmer series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Layden of notre dame four horsemen fame, beloved son of elmer f. The elmer layden story hardcover january 1, 1969 by elmer layden author visit amazons elmer layden page. Dust jacket has minor edge wear and small 1 tape repair. Notre dame 1921 1922p 1923p 1924p roster key stat key. The elmer book series by david mckee includes books elmers splash elmers bath books, elmer elmer books, elmers colors, and several more. Past president profile elmer layden monogram club blog. Childhood memories return with longlost autograph books.
Instead, it was the defensive prowess of elmer layden which buried stanford, 2710. One of the four horsemen of notre dame during his playing days. Paul castner society for american baseball research. This book came from a avid shooter and was friends with elmer keith. But what of elmer layden, the notre dame football coach. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Elmer layden notre dame four horseman signed 1924 als on. Each book contains 64 multicolored pages made from premium bond paper. History in ink historical autographs recently sold items. Layden played professionally in the original afl in 1925 and 1926 with three clubs, the.
The family narrowly avoided losing a box of irreplaceable photos that got mixed up with sale items. The game has all the parts, and is in good condition. We are sad to announce that on march 9, 2016 we had to say goodbye to elmer layden jr notre dame, indiana, born in pittsburgh, pennsylvania. Best remembered as an allamerican fullback and one of the four horsemen during his playing days at notre dame, layden played one year of professional football after graduating in 1924. I was able to track down the family and returned the autograph book to them.
Elmer layden notre dame four horseman signed september 9, 1924 als on notre dame staitonary. It was the autographs more than the history that first. The dust jacket is now protected in a removable clear mylar cover. Correspondence free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Layden played professionally in the original afl in 1925 and 1926 with. Jan 01, 1991 as with the other elmer books, elmer again is a fun little tale of a sweet, cheeky and playful elephant.
He died february 17, 1931 in pittsburgh from peritonitis after contracting appendicitis. People born on may 4 fall under the zodiac sign of taurus, the bull. Layden, iii abused mens assistance fund in treys memory, co north shore community bank, 1145 wilmette ave. Jack lambert autographed photo professionally framed with all wood. Autograph book definition is a book with blank pages for people to sign. He then moved into a successful coaching career before being. And elmer s unusual multicolored checkerboard hide is the wonder.
It also comes with the original envelope it was mailed in. Monogram club, notre dame university, notre dame, indiana. Football in the 1920s notre dame irish, notre dame football. A college football fullback, he was known as one of the four horsemen of notre dame on coach knute rocknes university of notre dame fighting irish champion footballs teams from 1922 to 1924.
This was gacys personal book which he read and kept in his cell on death row. Elmer layden notre dame fighting irish official athletics website. The book comes with the original advertisement of the book and two articles about keith. Layden, elmer autograph letter signed elmer, 4 pages, august 15, 1924, davenport, iowa. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects quality scale. His heady optimism and unbridled sense of humor keep the entire community in a cheery mood. A wide variety of autograph books wholesale options are available to you, such as diary, organizerplanner. Elmer layden coach, wayne millner, bill shakespeare, andy pilney, etc. Elmer was a graduate of the university of notre dame and. Elmer layden obituary rolling prairie, in chicago sun.
He was part of one of the most famous backfields in college football history. A schoolgirls autograph book from the 1930s after finding the book at a yard sale, keith maynard tracked down the original owners family. Every purchase includes our industry recognized coa. Jul 16, 2018 i have several vintage autograph books that ive purchased over the years. Sinclair lewiselmer gantrybook signed 1927 guaranteed. Supported by the seven mules the nickname given to the offensive line that cleared the way for the four backs and coached by knute rockne, they gained enduring football fame when the nickname appeared in rices report in the new york herald. The four horsemen photograph mount signed cosigned by.
Led by legendary head coach knute rockne, the university of notre dames 1924 squad featured the fabled four horsemen backfield of harry stuhldreher, don miller, jim crowley and elmer layden, who led their team to an undefeated 100 season and a national. Peterson was little harder to track down but he showed up in jim carrolls book about red grange and thanks to maynard brichford, illinois university archivist emeritus, i obtained copies of some of his correspondence with robert zuppke, legendary football coach for the illini. The template contains front and back covers and inside sheets which can be cut to 4 x 8 size and stapled or tied together. Layden, iii, trey preceded in death by his grandpa elmer f. The book has articles from magazines and newspapers taped into the front ffep. Layden was the fullback for the famed four horsemen of notre dame. Layden, the heaviest of the four horsemen at 162 pounds yet nicknamed the thin man, scored first on a threeyard run before turning a pair of interceptions into touchdowns of 78 and 60 yards. Making up onequarter of arguably the best backfield in college football history, he topped off his college playing career with a. Layden played in the national football league nfl in 1925 and 1926. Elmer the elephant is a fantastic book created around the theme of diversity and how it is good to be different. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. The laporte county sheriffs office appreciates the opportunity to respond to the concerns expressed by members of the layden family to the media. Elmer laydon is a writer who writes and publishes the whisper of god which can be found at. As elmer is accepted and, indeed feted for, his differences, so can children and grownups be an important part of a diverse and supportive community.
He died on june 30, 1973 in chicago, illinois, usa. Layden is best remembered as an allamerican fullback and one of the four horsemen during his playing days at notre dame. Disney autograph book minnie mouse pink glitter pink satin bow disney world disneyland disney cruise. Jun 18, 2012 a great project for the last week of school is to have the kids decorate and sign autograph books.
Mckees gentle humor and love of irony are in full force in this celebration of individuality and laughter. Stephen koschal, autograph authenticator, quality historical. A guide to nine biblical fasts, and bible answers for almost all your questions, and more on. Elmer layden autograph letter signed circa 1925 item 257933. The books just like our diploma covers, are wrapped with our deluxe foam padded canvas. Elmer laydens book it was a different game autographed by layden and inscribed to his teammate joe rigali. Jim crowley, don miller and elmer layden as the four horsemen.
Mar 02, 2012 gabric believes the autograph books were sold by mistake about 10 years ago at an auction. Shop for elmer layden related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Theres a everything is gearing up for the annual elmer s day parade, where the other elephants paint themselves brightly and he paints himself grey. Buy elmer layden autograph letter signed circa 1925. A great way to wrap up the year with a fun writing project. Also included are signatures from the four horsemen, harry stuhldreher, don miller, elmer layden and jim crowley, and each of their near perfect signatures, including rocknes, are on separate pages, which is music to the ears of the collector who enjoys maximizing an items displayability. And elmers unusual multicolored checkerboard hide is. Disney autograph book for girls blue minnie mouse flip book 5. Elmer layden football executive record profootball. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Every week during the season, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, this weeks schedule, top performers, fantasy drops and adds, new debuts and interesting tidbits. Jun 17, 20 first, we would like to express our sincere sympathy for the family and friends of elmer layden iii.
The book is inscribed to previous owner signed by elmer keith. Elmer layden was the first commissioner of the nfl, but thats not where he received his fame and notariotry. Soon after, layden signed a fiveyear contract to become commissioner of the national football. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Four horsemen of notre dame scarce dinner program signed by all of the four horsemen, jim crowley, elmer layden, don miller, and harry stuhldreher, above the famous photo of them in uniform on horseback, 1957. The stories are muchloved classics for a reason, and this ticks all the right boxes as usual. Elmer layden celebrity biography, zodiac sign and famous. Each book is made to order with optional zippers, logos and customized lettering. Elmer layden autograph letter signed 08231924 item 266266.
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