Came across this old thread and had a blast going through it. It's a couple of years ago so I imagine there are many other pieces that can be added, and many people who never saw it.
To keep the post on point, I'll include these 2. They are the first 2 Minor League contracts signed by Roy Campanella with the Dodgers. The first was to play in Danville, but that idea got nixed so he signed a new contract a few weeks later to play in Nashua (where he ultimately played).
Campanella was either the 3rd or 4th Black player to sign a contract.
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