Jacob Ruppert (1867–1939), longtime owner of the Yankees, is best remembered for his purchase of Babe Ruth from the Red Sox. American League Base Ball Club of New York business check, 9 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Ruppert, payable to American League Base Ball Club of New York for $2000.00, November 15, 1930. Countersigned by Hall of Fame manager and executive E[d] G. Barrow along the left edge. Very faint, nearly invisible ink cancellation and faint show-through touching Ruppert’s signature, otherwise in fine, clean condition. COA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
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