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Lillie Team Mechanic
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Mickey McGuire, a mechanic with the Max Lillie Exhibition Team that was based in Chicago. Pioneer aviator Jesse Brabazon, who knew McGuire from their days together at Cicero Field, recalled that McGuire later fought with Pancho Villa in Mexico and was executed there.
1914
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1914 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 35 mm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Jesse Cyril Brabazon papers, 1912-1956 |
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| Call Number | Micro 149 #443 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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