SAIC alum “F.O.” Alexander illustrated the board game and its well-known characters.
In 1935 SAIC alum and political cartoonist Frankling “F.O.” Alexander was asked to provide the illustrations and design for Parker Brothers’ Monopoly board game. He created characters such as Rich Uncle Pennybags, Jake the Jailbird, and the “Go to Jail” Officer Edgar Mallory. Unfortunately, Alexander did not collect $200 for his contributions; in fact, the artist never received a penny.
