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Frank WakefieldThank you, Peter, for posting the photos, and telling us of the trip.
Years back I managed to buy a player's contract. Pepper Martin's Cardinal contract. 1934. The Gashouse Gang. When it arrived, I was amazed, just looking at it, and holding it. I called the seller, and he was concerned that I'd called, fearing something was wrong with it. To the contrary, I told him I thought it wonderful, and felt bad owning it, that I might send it to the National Baseball Museum. I still clearly recall the pause in his voice, then he said, "Frank, please don't do that." Too many great items are in Cooperstown, sitting in boxes, lost in the basement, never to be seen by fans. At least if you have this, then you can show it to people.
So I have it on loan to the Cardinals museum in St. Louis, and it is on display for all to see.