Contract, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, January 7, 1947. American League uniform player's contract in which Allie Reynolds agrees to render "skilled services as a baseball player during the year 1947" for the New York Yankees, for a salary of $16,000. Signed and dated at the conclusion in bold black ink by Reynolds, who adds his address and social security number below. Countersigned by Yankees general manager George Weiss and by American League President William Harridge. In fine condition. Reynolds joined the Yankees in 1947, coming over from Cleveland and becoming the ace of the Bronx Bombers staff. His 19-8 performance and league-leading .704 pitching percentage propelled the Yankees to the World Series and another World Championship. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.
