Contract, signed “Willard J. Brown,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, October 8, 1953. Professional Baseball League of Puerto Rico contract in which “Willard Brown of Kansas…agrees to render skilled and loyal services as a baseball player during the 1953-1954" season for the Santurce baseball club, including the period of team training and all postseason games sponsored by the league for a semi-monthly salary of $500 “plus room, board and transportation.” Signed on the second page in black ballpoint by Brown, who adds his right thumb print to the lower left corner. Countersigned by the team's general manager, Pedro Zorrilla, and by stamped an official of the Puerto Rico Baseball League. In fine condition. Willard 'Home Run' Brown was a distinguished power hitting Negro League ballplayer who was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
