Hockey coach and Major League Baseball umpire (1894–1964) who led the Chicago Black Hawks to their first Stanley Cup championship in 1938. Outstanding ALS signed “Bill Stewart, N. L. Umpire,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, Eastern Hockey Officials Association letterhead, November 2, 1946. Letter responding to an invitation. In part: “Received your kind invitation to be present at dinner given in honor of Eddie Dyer. At present I am chief referee in American hockey league and expect to be away…During season of 1933 I met Eddie while he was managing Elmira of New York Penn league, and one day in particular that I am sure he will recall made us very good friends. I was mobbed because I was doing my duty calling a play in York Pa and Eddie’s team won game…As a National League umpire for thirteen years I can truthfully say that Eddie Dyer is one of the finest gentlemen that has ever managed a club in our league…Kindly convey my congratulations to Eddie for his great success, and may he have many more years of it.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds. Dyer managed the St. Louis Cardinals from 1946 to 1950, and this letter was penned just two weeks after he led them to a World Series victory over the Red Sox in his very first season. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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