LOT #2486 |
Sold on Dec 9, 2003 for: Sign-in
or Join (free & quick)
1919 NEW YORK YANKEES PLAYER CONTRACT. As they approached the 1...
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
Sold on Dec 9, 2003 for:
$278.30
Bid Source: Live: Floor bidder
Get one of these:
Explore Available Items
Description
1919 NEW YORK YANKEES PLAYER CONTRACT. As they approached the 1919 regular season, the Yankees were still ‘a team in transition,’ as they say. Col. Ruppert had a little money, but the Yankees still couldn’t seem to turn the corner. In that atmosphere of frustration, there was a willingness to take a chance on a broad assortment of potential talent. Enter a 28 year old refugee from the failed Federal League - a pitcher named Dave Black. A deal was struck, as proven by this standard American League contract, and Black became the property of the Yankees on March 20, 1919. The document remains in Excellent condition, and when properly folded, measures 3 1/2" x 8 1/2". And as we should anticipate, it is duly signed by Jacob Ruppert ("10") in broad fountain pen, and by American League President, Ban Johnson ("10"), also in fountain pen. And we mustn’t overlook the principal, David Black, who signed as well. Dave’s career withered to obscurity, making but one appearance in 1923 with the Red Sox. LOA Spence and Grad/ DNA. (# This item may require additional shipping charges).
Auction Info
Slater Provenance Auction #1 #1080 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2003
9th
Tuesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 2
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 679
Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
Sales Tax information
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms
Sales Tax information
Important information concerning Sales Tax and Resale Certificates. Learn More
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms