Former president of Yale University who served as Major League Baseball’s National League president from 1986 to 1988 and as baseball commissioner from 1988 until his death in 1989. Best-known for imposing the lifetime ban on Pete Rose as the result of Rose’s gambling activities. Business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Giamatti, “A. Bartlett Giamatti,” payable to the Rawlings Sporting Goods Co. for $90.83, January 8, 1987. In fine condition, with show-through from expected cancellation stamps on the reverse. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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