Toledo-born Roger Bresnahan, aka “The Duke of Tralee,” was the first catcher elected to the Hall of Fame (in 1945, a year after his death). Jacob Ruppert, longtime owner of the Yankees, is best remembered for his purchase of Babe Ruth from the Red Sox. Scarce partially printed DS, signed “Roger P. Bresnahan” and “Jacob Ruppert,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 14, July 9, 1919. A “Uniform Agreement for Transfer of a Player to or by a Major League Club,” wherein the Toledo Baseball Company releases player Paul Carpenter to the American League Baseball Club of New York (i.e., the Yankees) for the sum of $4000. In fresh, fine condition, with usual folds and just a hint of toning. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
