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Lot #1414
Harry Frazee

The man who sold Babe Ruth, starting the ‘Curse of the Bambino’

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The man who sold Babe Ruth, starting the ‘Curse of the Bambino’

Theatrical producer (1880–1929) and owner of the Boston Red Sox from 1916 to 1923, best known for selling Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees. Uncommon DS, signed “H. H. Frazee, Pres’t,” one page, 8.5 x 14, July 15, 1920. Uniform agreement for transfer of a player between the Pittsfield Baseball Club and Boston American League Baseball Club, in which the Red Sox acquire Clifford Brady under conditions that Boston “pay the Pittsfield Club the sum of two thousand dollars…The Boston Club also to release players Harvey Hiller to the Pittsfield Club for the balance of the Eastern League season of 1920, and player L. P. Smith outright…The Pittsfield Club agreeing to release player Hiller back to the Boston Club on Sept. 12th.” In fine condition, with expected document wear. 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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