Autographed Letter Signed (ALS) by Ohio State's first ever head coach Alexander Spinning Lilley and dated October 1885 while attending prep school. The letter was beautifully signed in black fountain pen on Lawrenceville School letterhead.  The letter, written to his sister Hattie, contains multiple references to football including a funny note that he took an "awful whack to the cheek" while playing.

Lilley was an unpaid volunteer coach during his time coaching at Ohio State. He was also known to ride on horseback to practices. A plaque at Ohio Stadium memorializes him as "A Lone and Ardent Volunteer." Light soiling and envelope fold marks.  The letter is a single page, double-sided, that is approximately 5.75" x 9".

PSA FULL LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY