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Congratulations
Sinton Hotel
Cincinnati, Ohio
Mr. Michael O’Farrell
202 St. Edward's Hall
University of Notre Dame
South Bend, Indiana
May 25, 1936
Dear Mike,
I wanted to take a few minutes to write to you and congratulate you on earning recognition as a second team All-American. I wish I could have had the opportunity to watch you pitch this season, but we have very few off days on the weekends. I was, however, able to receive the latest news about your performances from your family on several occasions. I had a nice, long conversation with your younger brothers when they came to watch the Cubs play at Braves Field, and I saw your sister and her new husband in Philadelphia.
I will always fondly remember the time I spent living with your family while I played in Pittsfield. It seems like only yesterday I was playing catch with you and your brothers and sisters in your backyard. I am also very glad to hear that your mother is doing well. I know I don’t have to tell you what a wonderful person she is, and she made a wonderful “Mom” for me while I was missing my own family so much. I’m going to give her a big hug and a kiss on the cheek when I see her next. I hope that will occur this fall, at one of your football games.
If you haven’t already taken your exams, good luck with them; if you have, I hope they went well. I suppose you’re aware of the fact that during my off-seasons, I’m a student, too. I am working on a medical degree at the University of Chicago, and I hope to complete it by the time my baseball career ends in a few years. Perhaps, before then, I’ll have a chance to welcome you to the major leagues, or watch you play some Sunday afternoon in the National Football League.
I need to close my letter now, because I need to get to the ballpark. Benny Frey is pitching against us, so I need to be ready for a challenge.
Once again, congratulations on your accomplishments, and nothing but the best to you in the future.
Regards,
Archie
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