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Baseball Contracts, Documents & Letters

100) 1920 NEW YORK YANKEES PLAYERS CONTRACT SIGNED BY PLAYER AARON WARD, & HALL OF FAME MEMBERS JACOB RUPPERT & BAN JOHNSON Large format four page early Yankees contract measures 8 1/2 x 14. Signed on the 3rd page by Ward and Ruppert and the last page by Ban Johnson. The folds in the contract have begun to seperate but are still intact. None of the signature are back to back so the signatures COULD be removed from the contract leaving the owner with Two Hall of Famers and a "toughie" Aaron Ward played for the Yankees from 1917-1926 the White Sox 1927 & Cleveland 1928. He helped the Yankees win pennants in 1921 & 22 and the 1923 World Series. Ward is famous for collecting the first hit by a member of the Yankees in Yankee Stadium. He died in 1961. JACOB RUPPERT was long time owner of the Yankees who among his many accomplishments were bringing Babe Ruth to the Yankees and building Yankee Stadium. He died in 1939 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall Of Fame in 2013. BAN JOHNSON signed reverse of contract as league President Founder and first President of the American League serving in that capacity from 1901-1928. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937 six years after his death in 1931. $475.00
101) 1931 RAY MOSS BROOKLYN DODGERS CONTRACT SIGNED BY PLAYER RAY MOSS, BROOKLYN PRESIDENT FRANK YORK (TWICE), LEAGUE PRESIDENT JOHN HEYDLER (3 TIMES) AND BRAVES OWNER EMIL FUCHS Unique contract in that Moss played for the Brooklyn Dodgers 1926-1931. In 1931 his contract was assigned to the Braves this contract represents that assignment. Four page players contract signed on page three by Ray Moss (Died-1998) and signed on page three and four by Brooklyn Dodgers President FRANK YORK (a RARE autograph York was Brooklyn President 1930-32 and died in 1937) the fourth page is signed THREE times by National League President and possible future Hall of Famer JOHN HEYDLER (Heydler served as NL President in 1909 and again from 1918-1934 he died in 1956) Also signed on page 4 by Braves owner EMIL FUCHS (Braves owner 1923-35 and manager 1928 Died-1961) In excellent condition overall with normal horizontal creases associated with a contract. $350.00
102) BILL LUCAS & EDDIE ROBINSON ONE PAGE PLAYER ASSIGNMENT DOCUMENT SIGNED BY BOTH Dated April 19th 1968. Lucas signs representing the West Palm Beach Braves and Robinson signs representing the Richmond Braves. Measures 8 1/2 x 11. Robinson played for nine teams between 1942-1957 and is the oldest player ever to play in a World Series. The REAL gem here is the RARE signature of Bill Lucas who was the first African American General Manager in Major League baseball serving as Braves GM from 1976 until his death at age 43 in 1979. $350.00
103) 1948 GINO CIMOLI "BONUS BABY" PLAYER CONTRACT FOR THE SANTA BARBARA DODGERS Standard four page players contract Signed Twice with his full name Gino Nick Cimoli on the front and third pages also co signed by his father and by a representative of the team. A star athlete in high school contract was signed in December for the 1949 season making this Cimoli's first professional contract . Historic when taken into context this was one of the largest BONUS contracts ever offered a then 19 year old Cimoli was 8 years away from his major league debut. This contract offers him $200.00 per month and an amazing $11,000 bonus for signing which was virtually unheard of in the Dodgers organization with the penny pinching Branch Rickey. Cimoli's debut would come with the Dodgers 1956-58, he also would play for the 1959 Cardinals, 1960-61 Pirates, 1961 Braves, 1962-64 Athletics, 1964 Orioles & 1965 Angels. He died in 2011. $250.00
104) MICKEY OWEN 1955-1956 PUERTO RICO WINTER BASEBALL CONTRACT A full eight pages long as it is executed in spanish and in english with a page for "special Provisions" to play for the Ponce team in Puerto Rico. Owens and a team representative have signed two of the pages unique FULL signature ARNOLD MALCOLM OWEN and has also written his address. Mickey Owen was a catcher for the Cardinals 1937-40, Dodgers 1941-45, Cubs 1949-51 & Red Sox 1954. This is likely his last professional contract as a player. He was a member of the All Star team four times he died in 2005. $150.00
105) LUKE EASTER 1955-56 PUERTO RICO WINTER BASEBALL CONTRACT A full eight pages long it is executed in spanish and english with a page for "special provisions" to play for the San Juan team in Puerto Rico. Easter has signed page three twice with the uncommon formal version of his signature "LUSCIOUS EASTER" A team representative has also signed. One of the great power hitters of his day he played for the Homestead Grays in the Negro Leagues 1947-48 and in the major leagues for Cleveland 1949-1954 he hit 340 major league home runs in only 6 seasons most of them tape measure blasts known as "Easter Eggs". This is likely his last professional baseball contract. In the new"Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract" Bill James ranked Easter as the 2nd best first baseman in Negro League history behind Buck Leonard. He also said "If you could clone him and bring him back you'd have the greatest power hitter in baseball today if not ever" Easter was shot at close range during a bank holdup by two thugs with shotguns in 1979. $350.00
106) 1955 LOU LIMMER SIGNED KANSAS CITY ATHLETICS PLAYERS CONTRACT ALSO SIGNED BY RAY KENNEDY & WILLIAM HARRIDGE Standard four page players contract signed on the third page by Lou Limmer (1951 & 1954 Athletics Died-2007), Ray Kennedy (1916 Browns and later executive Died-1969), William Harridge (President of the American League 1931-59. He died in 1971 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972) Contract is in excellent condition and has normal horizontal folds associated with a contract. $150.00
107) 1952 DAVE PHILLEY SIGNED PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS PLAYERS CONTRACT ALSO SIGNED BY ARTHUR EHLERS & WILLIAM HARRIDGE Standard four page players contract signed on the third page by Dave Philley (Played for various teams 1941-1962 Died-2012), Arthur Ehlers (Phillies GM 1951-53 in 1953 becames the Orioles first GM Died-1977) William Harridge (President of the American League 1931-59. He died in 1971 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972) Contract is in excellent condition and has normal horizontal folds associated with a contract. $150.00
108) 1955 CLOYD BOYER SIGNED KANSAS CITY ATHLETICS PLAYERS CONTRACT ALSO SIGNED BY RAY KENNEDY AND WILLIAM HARRIDGE standard four page players contract signed on third page by Cloyd Boyer (Played for the 1949-52 Cardinals and 1955 KC Athletics this was his LAST major league contract) Ray Kennedy (1916 Browns and later executive Died-1969), William Harridge (President of the American League 1931-59. He died in 1971 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972) Contract is in excellent condition and has normal horizontal folds associated with a contract. $150.00
109) 1955 CHARLIE WHITE SIGNED MILWAUKEE BRAVES PLAYERS CONTRACT ALSO SIGNED BY JOHN QUINN AND WARREN GILES standard four page players contract signed on the third page by Charlie White (Negro leagues star and played in the major leagues in 1954 & 1955 for the Milwaukee Braves this was his LAST major league contract he died in 1998), John Quinn (Braves GM Died-1976), Warren Giles (National League President inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979 shortly after his death that same year) Contract is in excellent condition and has normal horizontal folds associated with a contract. $200.00
110) 1948 GERRY STALEY SIGNED ST. LOUIS CARDINALS PLAYERS CONTRACT ALSO SIGNED BY ROBERT HANNIGAN standard four page players contract signed on the third page by Gerry Staley (Played for various teams 1947-1961 and was a four time All Star he died in 2008) also has a RARE signature of Cardinals owner Robert Hannigan (Hannigan purchased the team in 1947 and died in 1949) Also has a STAMPED signature of NL President Ford Frick. Contract is in excellent condition and has normal horizontal folds associated with a contract.$150.00
111) 1964 NELSON MATHEWS SIGNED KANSAS CITY ATHLETICS PLAYERS CONTRACT ALSO SIGNED BY JOE CRONIN standard four page players contract signed on the third page by Nelson Mathews (Cubs 1960-63 & Athletics 1964-1965), Charlie Finley (SECRETARIAL) and hall of fame shortstop manager and executive Joe Cronin (Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame 1956 he died in 1984) Contract is in excellent condition and has normal horizontal folds associated with a contract. $100.00
112) 1931 ART JORGENS SIGNED NEW YORK YANKEES PLAYERS CONTRACT ALSO SIGNED BY E.S. BARNARD standard four page players contract signed on the 3rd page by Art Jorgens (1929-1939 Yankees Died-1980) and on the 4th page by league President E.S. Barnard (Barnard was the 2nd President of the American League 1927-1931 astonishingly he has dated under his signature when the contract was signed March 24th 1931, Barnard died just three days later on March 27th 1931) The signature of Jacob Ruppert is SECRETARIAL signed by Ed Barrow. Document comes with an loa from jsa. Contract is in excellent condition and has normal horizontal folds associated with a contract. $200.00
113) 1941 JOHN RUCKER SIGNED NEW YORK GIANTS PLAYERS CONTRACT ALSO SIGNED BY HORACE STONEHAM standard four page players contract signed on 3rd page by John Rucker (played for Giants 1940-41 & 1943-46 was on cover of April 1st 1940 LIFE magazine he died in 1985) also signed by Giants owner Horace Stoneham (Died-1990). Contract is in excellent condition and has normal horizontal folds associated with a contract. $150.00
114) 1955 WILMER EBERT "BILLY" SHANTZ SIGNED KANSAS CITY ATHLETICS PLAYERS CONTRACT ALSO SIGNED BY RAY KENNEDY & WILLIAM HARRIDGE Fully executed four page player contract signed on the 3rd page by Shantz who has signed his full legal name and included his address. Shantz played for the Athletics 1954-55 and the Yankees in 1960 he died in 1993. Also signed by Personnel director RAY KENNEDY who played one year in the majors 1916 for the Browns and died in 1969. Also signed by league President and Hall of Fame member WILLIAM HARRIDGE. Contract is in excellent condition and has normal horizontal folds associated with a contract. $150.00
115) 1931 ROY SHERID SIGNED NEW YORK YANKEES PLAYERS CONTRACT ALSO SIGNED BY E.S. BARNARD standard four page players contract signed on 3rd page by Roy Sherid (Yankees pitcher 1929-1931 this was his LAST major league contract died-1982) The Jacob Ruppert signature is SECRETARIAL signed by Ed Barrow. The 4th page is signed by E.S. Barnard (Barnard was the 2nd President of the American League 1927-1931 astonishingly he dated under his name when the contract was signed March 24th 1931 Barnard died just three days later on March 27th 1931) Document comes with an loa from jsa.Contract is in excellent condition and has normal horizontal folds associated with a contract. $150.00
116) 1964 JOHN WOJCIK KANSAS CITY ATHLETICS PLAYERS CONTRACT ALSO SIGNED BY JOE CRONIN standard four page players contract signed on page 3 by John Wojcik (Played for the Kansas City Athletics 1962-1964 this was his LAST major league contract) Also signed by Charlie Finley (secretarial) and hall of fame shortstop manager and executive Joe Cronin (Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame 1956 he died in 1984) comes with loa from jsa. Contract is in excellent condition and has normal horizontal folds associated with a contract. $100.00
117) 1962 GORDON JONES KANSAS CITY ATHLETICS PLAYERS CONTRACT ALSO SIGNED BY JOE CRONIN standard four page players contract signed on page 3 by Gordon Jones (Pitcher from 1954-65 for the Cardinals , Giants , Athletics, Orioles & Colt .45s This was the ONLY season he played for the A's he died in 1994) Also signed by Charlie Finley (secretarial) and hall of fame shortstop manager and executive Joe Cronin (Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame 1956 he died in 1984) Contract is in excellent condition and has normal horizontal folds associated with a contract. $100.00
118) 1950 DAVID KEEFE PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS COACHES CONTRACT ALSO SIGNED BY ROY MACK & WILLIAM HARRIDGE Standard four page contract for Keefe to coach the 1950 season for the A's signed on the 3rd page by David Keefe (Played for the Athletics 1917, 1919-21 and Cleveland in 1922 he died 1978) Also signed by Roy Mack (Co Owner of the A's 1950-54 he died in 1960) and on the last page by William Harridge (President of the American League 1931-59. He died in 1971 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972) Contract is in excellent condition and has normal horizontal folds associated with a contract. $150.00
119) 1942 JOHN SCHULTE NEW YORK YANKEES COACHES CONTRACT ALSO SIGNED BY ED BARROW & WILLIAM HARRIDGE standard four page contract to coach for the Yankees for the 1942 season signed on page 3 by John Schulte (A player for various teams 1923-1932 later the Yankees won seven World Series titles and 8 pennants during Schulte's decade and a half as coach he died in 1978) Ed Barrow (Yankees General manager 1921-39 and President 1939-45 he is credited with building the Yankees dynasty Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1953 he died that same year). Signed on the last page by William Harridge Contract is in excellent condition and has normal horizontal folds associated with a contract. $150.00
120) WARREN GILES full page typewritten letter to an employee that worked with the Reds during spring training at plant field in Tampa praising his work. Dated March 29th, 1946. Measures 8 1/2 x 11 and comes with coa from jsa. Exceptionally fine letter written on colorful "Cincinnati Baseball Club" letterhead. Giles was then Vice President and GM of the Reds. Later President of the National League 1951-69. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame shortly before his death in 1979. $100.00
121) ED BARROW full page typewritten letter dated October 24th, 1923 and written on "American Baseball Club of New York" letterhead. A very early Yankees letter signed boldly in fountain pen by Barrow. Letter is written to a player settling up expenses. Yankees General manager 1921-39 and President 1939-45 he is credited with building the Yankees dynasty Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1953 he died that same year. $100.00
122) WILLIAM HARRIDGE full page typewritten letter dated August 21 1942 and written on American League letterhead to Detroit Tigers GM Jack Zeller. Harridge writes "I enclose you copy of letter I have this day written Mr. Griffith regarding his schedule of the St Louis games in Washington" Measures 8 1/2 x 11 and signed nicely in fountain pen. President of the American League 1931-59. He died in 1971 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972. $100.00
123) AL LOPEZ full page vintage typewritten letter dated July 7th, 1955. Measures 8 1/2 x 11 and written on colorful Cleveland Indians letterhead. Lopez was then manager of the team. Content regards his writing to a fan who requested a signed baseball. also mentions hall of famer Bob Lemon. Comes with original mailing envelope and coa from jsa. Although Lopez is a fairly common autograph he is difficult to find in letter format. His career as player and manager in baseball spanned 1928-1969. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977 and died in 2005. $100.00
124) JOHN LUCAS Complete Karl Wingler questionaire made out entirely in Lucas own hand and dated December 1st 1950. Signed with his full name and nickname John Buster Lucas and comes with original mailing envelope. Lucas played in only 4 games for the Boston Red Sox 1931-32 he died in 1970. $75.00
125) JOE ENGEL & CAL GRIFFITH one page player asignment document dated June 14th 1950 and signed by BOTH. Measures 8 1/2 x 11. Joe Engel was a pitcher in the major leagues for the 1912-15 & 1920 Senators, 1917 Reds, 1919 Cleveland he died in 1969. Cal Griffith was President and GM for the Senators/Twins 1955-1984. He died in 1999. $75.00
126) HUGH LUBY & JOHN QUINN one page player asignment document dated June 1st 1970 signed by both. Measures 8 1/2 x 11 Hugh Luby played in the major leagues for the 1936 Athletics and 1944 Giants. John Quinn was a long time major league executive he died in 1976. $50.00
127) 1958 HAL WOODESHICK SAN DIEGO PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE PLAYERS CONTRACT ALSO SIGNED BY RALPH KINER standard four page contract signed on the first and 3rd pages by Woodeshick and the first and third pages by Kiner. Hal Woodeshick was a pitcher in the major leagues 1956-67 for the Tigers , Cleveland, Senators, Colt .45s & Cardinals he was a member of the 1963 All Star team and died in 2009. Ralph Kiner played for the Pirates, Cubs and Cleveland from 1946-1955. Led the league in home runs seven times 1946-52. Popular Mets broadcaster he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1975 and died in 2014. $75.00
128) 1941 RALPH BUXTON OAKLAND ASSOCIATION PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE PLAYERS CONTRACT Standard four page contract to Pitch for Oakland. Signed on the second page by Ralph Buxton who pitched in the major leagues in 1938 for the Athletics and in 1949 for the Yankees. He died in 1988. Also signed on the second and third page by legendary PCL President V.A. Devincenzi. $75.00
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