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Lot #9027
Leo Durocher 1936 St. Louis Cardinals Signed Player Contract with Branch Rickey

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Description

Contract, signed “Leo Durocher” and “Branch Rickey,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, [1936]. National League uniform player's contract in which Leo Durocher agrees to render "skilled service as a baseball player in connection with all games of the Club during the year 1936" for the St. Louis Cardinals, for an aggregate salary of $10,000 per season. Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by both Durocher and Rickey, who adds “St. Louis National Baseball Club.” In fine condition, with a band of toning to back pages, in no way affecting writing or signatures. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Sports
  • Dates: #542 - Ended February 21, 2019