Deceased home run champ and Hall of Famer. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Cleveland Indians letterhead, September 24, 1948. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Mills of the Detroit Baseball Club. In part, “Many thanks to you…for the lovely card which arrived the other day…The baby is already sucking his thumb left handed, and so gives every indication of being a pull hitter like his old man! Thanks for knocking off the Red Sox for us.” In fine condition, with light toning, mounting remnants to reverse and two horizontal mailing folds, one affecting tops of a couple letters of signature. COA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
