Two items: DS quickly signed, “Larry MacPhail,” one page, 8.5 x 11, WINS Radio letterhead, September 26, 1945. General Manager of WINS, Willard Shroeder, writes to MacPhail regarding a broadcasting agreement, in part: “This letter will confirm your verbal agreement with Trevor Adams in regard to the broadcasting of games of the New York Yankee Baseball Club….it is understood that WINS will furnish its facilities for the broadcasting of the at home and away games of the New York Yankees Baseball Club for the 1946 and 1947 seasons. The price for the facilities is $60,000.00 for the season, providing the station is operating at 50,000 Watts.”; and one memo signed, “Lee MacPhail,” one page, 7 x 10, New York Yankees, Inc. letterhead, February 16, 1953. In a letter to George M. Weiss, MacPhail writes, in full: “Player was declared free agent from Detroit when we questioned signing as violation high school rule last fall. We offered player $175 month, $500 cash, $1,500 contingent bonus. We have not heard from Patterson yet as to White Sox offer. The boy attended White Sox camp at Fort Pierce, Florida, this spring while still under high school rule, presumably paying his own expenses.” In very good condition, with moderate toning, a few small tears, a staple, a couple notations in another hand, and four punch holes. Great business letters from the only father and son elected to the Hall of Fame. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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