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RARE 1953–1954 URUGUAY FOOTBALL HISTORICAL ARCHIVE
HAND-SIGNED BY DR. JOSÉ MARÍA DELGADO (PRESIDENT OF CLUB NACIONAL DE FOOTBALL)
FEATURING ORIGINAL COMPONENT DOCS FOR THE DR. ATILIO NARANCIO MONUMENT FUND
Up for sale is a unique, original historical archive from 1953–1954 created by the \"Comité de Homenaje Nacional al Dr. Atilio Narancio\" (National Tribute Committee for Dr. Atilio Narancio) in Montevideo, Uruguay.
This historic set includes official typed letters hand-signed by Dr. José María Delgado, one of the most celebrated presidents in the history of Club Nacional de Football, alongside an original numbered contribution certificate and official committee booklets.
Archive Contents:
2 Original Typed Letters (1953 & 1954): Official letters on \"Comité de Homenaje Nacional\" letterhead addressed to the President of the División Extra, Don Domingo Lombardi. Both letters feature bold, authentic ink signatures of Dr. José María Delgado as President of the Committee.
1 Original Contribution Bond Certificate ($50.00 pesos): Serial number #010, dated August 1954, issued to \"Consejo de Neutrales División Extra\" to fund the monument for Dr. Atilio Narancio near the Centenario Stadium.
1 Official Project Booklet / Dossier: Containing copies of the municipal notes, reports from the Dirección de Paseos Públicos signed by architect Juan A. Scasso (designer of the Estadio Centenario), and detailed project logistics.
Key Historical Figures Represented:
Dr. Atilio Narancio (\"Father of World Soccer Victory\"): Legendary President of the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) and Club Nacional de Football. He famously mortgaged his own property to finance the Uruguayan national team\'s trip to the 1924 Paris Olympics, leading to Uruguay\'s first global gold medal and putting South American football on the map.
Dr. José María Delgado: Iconic leader and historic President of Club Nacional de Football (serving multiple terms including 1911–1921 and 1929–1932), prominent poet, and major sports administrator.
Condition:
In excellent vintage condition for paper items over 70 years old.
Clear, dark signatures of Dr. José María Delgado.
Minor age toning, standard file punch holes at the left border, and crisp typography throughout. Please review high-resolution photos for exact details.
Shipping:
Fast worldwide delivery via DHL Express with full tracking. Securely packaged between heavy cardboard to prevent bending during transit.
