Interesting timing that this thread bubbled to the top given the death of Harper Lee in Alabama, announced this morning.
Her friendship with Truman Capote was well known in social and literary circles.
Since I don't travel in either of those circles, I heard it on the radio
So the baseball card world might have struck out with Arch's connection to Capote, but it's still a fun speculation.
Getting to know the old players is part of the joy of collecting. (And truth be told, one of the reasons I don't collect T206 but am fascinated by T205)
Anyway, thanks for the topic and any ensuing continued conversation on it!