Pioneering promoter of golf in the United States and president of the Spalding sports equipment company (1858–1944), he designed the first basketball in association with James Naismith. Rare DS, signed “J. W. Curtiss,” one page, 8 x 13, October 10, 1922. A. G. Spalding & Bros. document appointing H. Boardman Spalding as “its true and lawful attorney, with power of substitution, for it, and in its name to vote as its proxy, at the meeting of the stockholders of…Wright & Ditson.” Signed at the conclusion by Curtiss as the company's president and countersigned by a secretary. In fine condition, with a tiny tear to top edge. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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