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Ban Johnson

Ban Johnson

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Ban Johnson

Baseball executive (1864–1931) who served as the founder and first president of the American League. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937. TLS signed “B. B. Johnson,” one page, 8.5 x 11, American League letterhead, August 13, 1915. Johnson contacts the New York Yankees’ secretary. In full: “I received the agreement for the sale of Eugene Layden to Jersey City, with an option to repurchase. I have sent it this day to Commission headquarters for record.” In fine condition, with intersecting horizontal and vertical folds with a vertical fold touching the end of his name, scattered creasing and wrinkling, and uniform toning. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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  • Dates: #373 - Ended July 13, 2011





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