World War II-dated contract, signed “Joseph V. McCarthy,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, January 18, 1941. American League uniform manager’s contract in which Joe McCarthy agrees to render “skilled service as such in connection with all baseball activities of the Club during the year 1941,” for the New York Yankees, for an aggregate salary of “$1.00 and other consideration.” Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by McCarthy and countersigned by Yankees General Manager Ed Barrow. The reverse is signed by American League President William Harridge. In the special covenant section an affixed caption notes that the contract “is subject to Federal or State legislation, regulations, executive or other official orders, or other governmental action, now or hereafter in effect, respecting Military, Naval, Air or other governmental service, which may, directly or indirectly, affect the Player, the Club or the League.” In fine condition, with a crease to signed page, wear to edges, and small partial separations to folds. In 1941, McCarthy guided his Yankees to their sixth World Championship under his skillful tutelage. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.
