Anyone collect contracts/have any to show off?

[CooperstownExpert]

As I post, more contracts come to mind. These are Gehrig-related in a way. I've put links to the players' pages if you want to see these pieces and more on the website.

Everett Scott held the consecutive games played more before Lou Gehrig surpassed it. Interestingly, Pee Wee Wanninger played a part in each streak. He was inserted at shortstop by Miller Huggins to end Scott's streak in May, 1925. Four weeks later, Gehrig pinch hit for Wanninger to start his own streak. Below is Wanninger's contract for that 1925 season - Wanninger's first in the big leagues. These kind of stories is what makes collecting so fun.

The other Wanninger contract is from 1924 and assigns him to the minors before he made his MLB debut.

The Eddie Collins signed contract regards Babe Dahlgren in Boston before he became a Yankee. Dahlgren or course was the man who started in place of Gehrig to end his streak.

For me, collecting autographs and memorabilia is fun, but it's the stories that make the pieces come to life. I try to have an uncommon and interesting piece on each guy.

Thanks for "listening" and indulging. I hope everyone is doing well.

[Dewey]

Wow, Jim, wow. Amazing stuff.

[CooperstownExpert]

Originally Posted by Dewey

Wow, Jim, wow. Amazing stuff.

Thanks, Dewey. Part of what draws me to collecting is the interaction. I sure like this forum.

[bnorth]

Just got this carbon copy of the baseball agent contract of Willie Mays with agent Frank Scott. I also picked up the one for Al Kaline.

[Baseballcrazy62]

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I was going through some of my Dad’s collection and I remember him picking this up in an action in the mid seventies. If my memory serves me correct in the early days of the National they would have an auction on Friday or Saturday after the show would close for the day. Unfortunately my Dad passed away on Tuesday. He was a big Kaline guy and I started Autograped Kaline thread earlier in the year. I wanted to get it slabbed for him so he could see it.

[Andy Sandler]

Does anyone have an ABA Basketball contract?

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by Baseballcrazy62

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I was going through some of my Dad’s collection and I remember him picking this up in an action in the mid seventies. If my memory serves me correct in the early days of the National they would have an auction on Friday or Saturday after the show would close for the day. Unfortunately my Dad passed away on Tuesday. He was a big Kaline guy and I started Autograped Kaline thread earlier in the year. I wanted to get it slabbed for him so he could see it.

So sorry to hear about your father’s passing. Very cool stuff though.

[Dewey2007]

I've picked up a couple of Topps baseball card contracts for my hometown collection. Here are early career contracts for Chris Speier and Jimmy Rollins.