Contract, signed “Connie Mack" and "Robert L. Wilkins, Denton, N.C.,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, February 26, 1944. American League uniform player’s contract in which Wilkins agrees to render "skilled service as a baseball player in connection with all games of the Club during the year 1944" for the Philadelphia Athletics, for a salary of $2,750. Signed at the conclusion by Wilkins and by Philadelphia Athletics President Connie Mack, and countersigned by one of Wilkins's parents as a witness. The reverse is signed by American League President William Harridge. In fine condition. A light-hitting shortstop, Wilkins was primarily used as a pinch runner during his two Major League seasons. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
