American League pitcher, unfortunately remembered for one tragic, misguided pitch that struck Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman in the head. Chapman collapsed at home plate and died the next day at a New York hospital without ever regaining consciousness. TLS signed “Carl W. Hays,” one page, 8.25 x 5, no date. Conclusion of a letter to Harry Terry reads, in full: “Vic will be much further ahead at the end of four or five years financially if he spends one and possibly two more years at my school. As it is my intention to sell him outright to a major league club whereby he will receive more money for the sale price than he will make in ten years in the minor leagues. The Major League will in turn send him to a Minor League if necessary for further experience. In this way he will get the benefit of constant supervision from the club that owns him. This is my decision and I sincerely hope it will please Vic and will meet with your approval.” In very good condition, with pencil circles and light notations to bottom, two vertical folds, one through middle initial of signature, trimmed top edge, and rusty paperclip mark to top edge. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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