One of my most favorite items in my collection is a letter written on Hollywood Stars letterhead dated Novemeber 5th, 1955 from Bobby Bragan to Dale Long.
"Dear Dale and Dorothy;
Your thoughfulness in these exciting times for the Bragans was greatly appreciated.
I am certainly glad to have been named the manager of a team that has a fellow named Long as its first baseman.
Looking forward to seeing you in the spring and I am sure you will have another good year. I heard some very nice things about you in Pittsburgh but of course it was what I expected.
Again,thank you so much for remembering me on this memorable occasion.
Always your friend,
Bobby Bragan
RIP Bobby and Dale
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