Baseball executive who served as the founder and first president of the American League. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937 as one of its charter members. TLS signed “B. B. Johnson,” one page, 8.5 x 11, American League letterhead, February 8, 1923. Letter to Yankees General Manager Ed Barrow. In full, “I have written one of my umpires in regard to your request under date of January 27th. Just as soon as I hear from him, I will let you know the man I will assign to umpire the exhibition games of the New York Club.” Intersecting folds, a diagonal crease and pencil notations, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
