December Pick-Ups

[WillowGrove]

Matt, a beauty. Way to hang in there!

[Topnotchsy]

Really excited about this pickup. I collect items related to the Integration, and felt like this document played some role.

1945 contract between AB Chandler and the MLB owners making him the commissioner of baseball. The contract is signed by Chandler along with a representative from each team. Those include all-time great Eddie Collins, Branch Rickey (who would sign Jackie), Connie Mack, Clark Griffiths etc.

Chandler was obviously the commissioner when Jackie broke the color barrier, and was an ardent supporter of Robinson.

[Dave Grob]

What a great item.. Congratulations.. Just look at some of the names that signed it..

Well Done..

Dave Grob

[Scott Garner]

Great ball, Matt! Jeff, that signed integration document is really a thing of beauty.
A+ pickups for both of you guys.

[WillowGrove]

Wow Jeff. That is a special piece. Congrats!

[JoeDfan]

Originally Posted by Topnotchsy

Really excited about this pickup. I collect items related to the Integration, and felt like this document played some role.

1945 contract between AB Chandler and the MLB owners making him the commissioner of baseball. The contract is signed by Chandler along with a representative from each team. Those include all-time great Eddie Collins, Branch Rickey (who would sign Jackie), Connie Mack, Clark Griffiths etc.

Chandler was obviously the commissioner when Jackie broke the color barrier, and was an ardent supporter of Robinson.

WOW. That is amazing!

[JoeDfan]

But I picked up a neat letter and Western Union telegram to the Governor of Maine from the Boston Braves.

[Bicem]

Historic piece Jeff, congrats!