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). Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “To John Davis, Jr., With every good wish - Wally Pipp,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard. In fine condition. COA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
