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Lot #1299
Frank Crosetti

The Crow signs on for another World Series year

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The Crow signs on for another World Series year

DS, two pages both sides, 8.5 x 11, American League of Professional Baseball Clubs letterhead, March 30, 1936. Agreement between Crosetti and the New York Yankees for Crosetti to play the 1936 season with the Yankees, for a salary of $10,000. Signed on the reverse of the first page by Crosetti, adding his home address, and also signed by Yankees president Jacob Rupert. Document is also signed on the docket side by American League president William Harridge. In fine condition, with a few light creases and a small notation to docket side. Crosetti spent his entire major league career, 17 years long from 1932 to 1948, on the New York Yankees, mostly at shortstop but with some time at second and third base. After playing nearly 1700 games, he went on to coach for the Yankees as well, serving 20 years in that role. LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #315 - Ended November 15, 2006