TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, September 9, 2004. In a letter regarding George Brett’s pine tar incident, then American League President, MacPhail, writes in part: “…But the pine tar in Brett’s case had no effect on the distance that the ball could travel…I hated to overrule the umpires, but in my opinion we should follow the intent of the rule and the spirit of the rule, not the strict ruling of the rule….” In fine condition. R&R COA.
