Hall of Fame umpire. ALS, 6 x 9.5, Hotel Astor letterhead, August 19, 1953. Letter to National League president Warren Giles, asking to go to Japan with the New York Giants. In full: “I would like to make the trip to Japan with the New York Giants as a representative of the National League in the form of an umpire. I believe my work as one of the Senior Umpires qualifies me, and I would appreciate it very much if so selected by you, to uphold the dignity of your office.” In fine condition, with light show-through from an office stamp on reverse. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
