Contract, signed “Henry A. Bauer,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, March 4, 1950. American League uniform player’s contract in which Hank Bauer agrees to render "skilled services as a baseball player during the year of 1950” for the New York Yankees, for a salary of $10,000. Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Bauer, who adds his address and social security number, and countersigned by Yankees General Manager George Weiss and American League President William Harridge. In fine condition, with some light soiling, and adhesive remnant and surface loss to bottom edge of reverse. Bauer appeared in 110 games in the outfield for the Bronx Bombers, and his .320 batting average helped propel them to a World Championship that fall. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.
