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George Wright

George Wright

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George Wright

Baseball pioneer and Hall of Famer (1847–1937) who helped define the shortstop position; he went on to enter the sporting goods business and founded Wright & Ditson, a famous purveyor of baseball, tennis, and golf equipment. Scarce DS, signed “Geo. Wright,” one page, 7.75 x 11.75, February 2, 1930. Waiver of notice document for a special meeting of the “A. J. Reach, Wright & Ditson, Inc.” corporation, waiving “any and all requirements as to notice of such meeting.” Signed at the conclusion by George Wright and Charles B. Whitney. Permanently affixed to a larger brittle ledger page, which bears another document signed by secretary J. A. Addelman affixed to the reverse. In very good condition, with repairs to the upper right of the document and the larger ledger page with various paper loss, chips, and tears. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #436 - Ended September 10, 2014





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