When the Yankees won three straight pennants in 1921–23, Pipp was their solid, sure-handed first baseman. When they again won three in a row in 1926–28, he read about it in the Cincinnati Enquirer. In 1925, his eleventh Yankee year, he had asked for a day off because of a headache. A beaning in practice a few days later prolonged his hiatus. By the time he was fit, Lou Gehrig owned his position (for 2,130 consecutive games). TLS, one page, 6 x 8, June 19, 1944. Letter to an admirer. In part: “I believe the biggest thrill I ever got out of baseball was the time we won the world’s series from the New York Giants back in 1923.” A mild shade of uniform toning, a few heavier spots of toning, and a small mounting remnant to top edge, otherwise fine condition. Scarce correspondence from the man replaced by Gehrig. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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