Starting pitcher (1913–1949) for the NY Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1940s. DS, signed “Ernest Bonham,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, April 17, 1945. Agreement between the American League Baseball Club of New York and Ernest Bonham in which “The Club hereby employs the Player to render skilled service as a baseball player in connection with all games of the Club in 1945…For…an aggregate salary of $16,000.00.” A special covenant is typed at the conclusion, in full: “The New York Club hereby agrees to pay the said Ernest Bonham an additional sum…$1500…at the end of the season of 1945 provided Manager McCarthy approves of such payment.” Signed at the conclusion by Bonham, adding his California address. In fine condition, with expected document wear and a PSA/DNA label affixed to the reverse. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RR Auction COA.
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