Scarce DS, signed “Robert A. Rolfe, Penacook, N. H.,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, June 25, 1931. American League player’s contract between the American Base Ball Club of New York and Robert ‘Red’ Rolfe, who is to “render skilled service as a baseball player in connection with all games of the Club during the year 1931,” for a salary of $600. Signed at the conclusion by Rolfe and countersigned by Ed Barrow on behalf of Yankees owner and president Jacob Ruppert. Also signed on the reverse docketing panel by the president of the American League, William Harridge. In fine condition, with two horizontal folds and mild creases and toning. Rolfe got his ‘cup of coffee’ in 1931, appearing in one game without receiving an at bat; he became a Yankee mainstay beginning in 1934. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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