First baseball commissioner. Landis was elected to office on November 12, 1920, and helped restore public confidence in baseball following the Black Sox scandal of 1919. The former U.S. district judge banned eight White Sox players for life, despite their acquittal in a court of law. Landis subsequently issued other edicts utilizing the “absolute power” granted him by the owners to ensure the game’s integrity. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Kenesaw M. Landis,” on an off-white 4.5 x 1.5 slip. In very good condition, with collector’s notation under signatures, several stray ink marks along top, light toning, and a crease to top left corner. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
