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William "Pudge" Heffelfinger.... Yale University football star's death...



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April 03, 1954

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield,  Massachusetts, April 3, 1954

* William "Pudge" Heffelfinger death
* Yale University football star
* General Hoyt S. Vanderberg succumbs to cancer


The front page has one column headings: "HEFFELFINGER, FAMOUS YALE ATHLETE, DEAD", "Football Player of 1880s Said One of Eli's Greatest Linemen". This is 1st report coverage on the death of William "Pudge" Heffelfinger. Not shown is the page 14 photo and corresponding report of the death of highly decorated and distinguished General Hoyt S. Vanderberg who had struggled with cancer.

Other news, sports, and advertisements of the day included. Complete in 40 pages, minor margin wear, otherwise good condition.

Category: The 20th Century