Esther Williams Signed Contract “I’ve Got a Secret” Television Show – COA JSA

Esther Williams was an American competitive swimmer and actress. She set regional and national records in her late teens on the Los Angeles Athletic Club swim team. Unable to compete in the 1940 Summer Olympics because of the outbreak of World War II, she joined Billy Rose’s Aquacade, where she took on the role vacated by Eleanor Holm after the show’s move from New York City to San Francisco. While in the city, she spent five months swimming alongside Olympic gold-medal winner and Tarzan star Johnny Weissmuller.

Presented is her contract for an appearance on, “I’ve Got a Secret” television show dated, January 9. 1959. The two page contract (one full page and one half) was signed by Ester Williams in blue ballpoint (“9”) on the back of the last page.

Authentication: JSA Basic Cert & Sticker

Esther Williams Signed Contract