Lot 655
Speaker, Tris (1888-1958) Greatest centerfielder in baseball history, his records for assists and doubles by an outfielder still stand. Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937.
Document Signed ("Tris Speaker"). Printed. Two pages, quarto, Kansas City, October 31, 1933. Some age toning at edges, one small corner crease. Fine condition.
Tris Speaker signs as one of the members of the Board of Directors of the Kansas City Baseball Club, Inc (presumably the Kansas City AA Blues). The minutes of their annual meeting, this report is also signed by the newly elected President of the Board of Directors, John G. Kling. Is this John Kling, the Chicago pitcher (born and raised in Kansas City) who led the Cubs to the World Series in 1909? Both men continued to be active in baseball after their playing days -- this would be an interesting piece for further research.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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