Antonin Magne; 15 February 1904 – 8 September 1983) was a French cyclist who won the Tour de France in 1931 and 1934. In 1936 he became World Champion. He raced as a professional from 1927 to 1939 and then became a team manager. The French rider and then journalist, Jean Bobet, described him in Sporting Cyclist as "a most uninterviewable character" and "a man who withdraws into a shell as soon as he meets a journalist." His taciturn character earned him the nickname of The Monk when he was racing. AUTENTICITY OF THE AUTOGRAPH This item is part of my personal collection which I have assembled over the past decades. I can personally guarantee for the authenticity, as I am an experienced collector of signed cycling memorabilia since my youth and I have only acquired true originals from my network of proven experts all over the world. For more information you can visit my homepage: https://www.bicistar-autographs.com/.