Hodges (1910–1971) was an American broadcaster who provided play-by-play commentary for various baseball teams; and Topping (1912–1974) was part owner and president of the the New York Yankees from 1945–1964. DS, signed “Russ Hodges” and “Daniel R. Topping,” three pages, 8.5 x 11, November 25, 1947. Document from Hodges to Topping, confirming “the terms of my employment contract with the American League Baseball Club of New York, Inc. as Assistant Announcer to Mel Allen or as principal announcer of radio broadcasts, including broadcasts by television and Frequency Modulation, of all football games in which the Yankee football team participates during the football season of 1948, and…all baseball and football games in which the Yankee baseball and football teams participate during the baseball and football seasons of 1949, 1950, and 1951,” agreeing to a sum of $3,500.00 “to be paid to me in equal monthly instalments during the 1948 football season…” and “$50,000.00…during the 1949, 1950 and 1951 baseball and football seasons…” In fine condition, with overall toning, with some heavier areas at the edges, and four punches holes to the top edge. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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