Typed letter signed "Rogers Hornsby," one page, 8.5 x 11, Rogers Hornsby Baseball College letterhead, January 23, 1939. Letter to Floyd Wilke of J. C. College, in part: "Some time ago you made inquiry regarding my Baseball College…Are you planning to attend? You will be interested to know that Gerald Walker, Alphonse Thomas, Lon Warneke, Charlie Berry, and Dave Keefe, as well as other noted baseball stars, will be among the instructors. An important thing to consider is the fact that there will be present at the college the Scouts from the various major and minor leagues throughout the country…That will give you a particular opportunity to get a good offer and make a connection with the league in which you are most interested." In fine condition, with a paperclip impression to upper left. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.
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