Shortstop, manager, and coach (1885–1950) who was associated with two New York City baseball dynasties. ALS signed “Arthur Fletcher,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, 1942. Letter to a friend, written while coaching the Yankees. In part: “We have been hard at it down here lately. Have had a very bad spring for training until the past week…We finally got the hold outs lined up but haven’t inserted many of them in the line-up so far. Only have 3 playing, Rizzuto, Henrich, and Gordon, who played regular last season…They call us the Worlds Champs just the same. Our punch has been lacking as you can see by the averages enclosed. Ruffing finally arrived Monday.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, uniform toning, and a small tear to bottom edge. Great insight from the start of another season. The Yankees would rally during spring training under coach Fletcher and manager Joe McCarthy, winning the American League pennant behind Hall of Famers Joe DiMaggio, Phil Rizzuto, and Bill Dickey, but dropping the World Series to the St. Louis Cardinals in 5 games. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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