This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/4/2016
Certainly “Born In the USA”, this 1967 Freehold, NJ Yearbook proves “The Boss” was a blue collar American.
On page 115 is a photo of Bruce Springsteen wearing a dark suit, white shirt, dark tie with side combed haircut. He is listed as, “Bruce Springsteen, “Bruce”, Freehold Boro, College Prep”. He has signed above his image:
“Margaret, Best of Life, Stay Cool, Bruce” in black ink. Near mint condition.
Letter from original owner which reads as follows will also attend...
“Dear Brandon,
I have many fond memories of Bruce at school, one eing he was very shy and he didn’t talk much. At one of the CYO (Christian Youth Organization) dances at St. Rose of Lima School in town, he was already playing and writing his own music. When I told him to go to the studio and make a record, he said he didn’t think he was good enough. We’re all glad our local boy did good from Freehold, NJ. Your friend, Margaret (de. Matthews) Balbay.”
Book is in excellent overall condition. Full JSA letter will attend confirming the "Margaret Best of Luck Stay Cool" penning was done in Bruce's hand.
(85M0544)