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An original signed photograph of race car driver Johnny Hannon (1908-1935) trimmed to size 2.5 X 3.5 and signed “Best Wishes harry from Johnny Hannon,” in blue fountain pen. Before his racing career Hannon was a professional boxer winning 13 of 14 bouts. Hannon was a AAA Eastern Circuit dirt track champion before his tragic death in 1935, when he lost control of his car during his first lap at racing speed while testing a car in practice to qualify for the Indianapolis 500. After a series of deaths in the 1935 Indy race, speedway officials began what is now known as the Rookie Orientation Program for first-year Indianapolis 500 drivers. Very good condition. Comes with a Gotta Have Rock & Roll Certificate of Authenticity.