Anderson Auction #218

Lot #19:

Roosevelt My Hat is in the Ring

When Theodore Roosevelt announced he was running for president in 1912, he said “My hat is in the ring," referring to the popular action of throwing your hat in the ring at a boxing exhibition to challenge the featured boxer. This 7/8-inch celluloid with Whitehead and Hoag back paper is a scarce item from TR's Bull Moose campaign. Excellent condition.