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Lot #1323
George Wright

Rare Wright & Ditson document, signed by its Hall of Fame founder

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Rare Wright & Ditson document, signed by its Hall of Fame founder

Baseball pioneer and Hall of Famer (1847–1937) who helped define the shortstop position; he went on to enter the sporting goods business and founded Wright & Ditson, a famous purveyor of baseball, tennis, and golf equipment. Rare DS, signed “Geo. Wright,” one page, 8 x 11.75, February 19, 1927. Waiver of notice document for a special meeting of the “A. J. Reach, Wright & Ditson, Inc.” corporation, in which the board of directors agrees to “consent to the transaction of any business that may properly come before said meeting.” Signed at the conclusion in black ink by George Wright, J. A. Addelman, Charles B. Whitney, W. Wallace Furze, and Helen G. O’Neil. Permanently affixed to a larger ledger page, which bears another document signed by Addelman affixed to the reverse. Scattered wrinkles and light toning, and a tear to the top of the ledger page (not affecting the document itself), otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #416 - Ended October 16, 2013





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