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Lot 390
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Lot Number: 390
Description: Significant 1925 "Harmony and Hustle" handwritten letter sent to Bill McKechnie by Pitt. Pirates owner Barney Dreyfuss. Handwritten four page letter dated March 1, 1925 was written by Pirates owner Barney Dreyfuss to manager Bill McKechnie during Spring Training. The letter is extremely poignant in conveying Dreyfuss' passion for winning and his interest in fostering an environment of "Harmony and Hustle" among team members. He writes, in part, "'Harmony and Hustle' should and must be the watchword this year, I believe you to have the Material if only Harmony will prevail, and if Hustle by every member of the club is being practiced. I do hope and trust you will be able to instill that spirit H&H in the mind of everyman, not everyman for himself, but every man for his team at all times will bring us the success we are aiming at..." Dreyfuss goes on to discuss players who in the past have not been committed to their team and have failed. He is also very complimentary of McKechnie as manager, stating that he has full confidence in his abilities and would do whatever it takes to win. The letter closes with a beautiful calligraphic style Dreyfuss signature along with a P.S., "Don't let the boys forget that Harmony & Hustle in 1925 will bring success to them all as well as to me." The Pirates would go on to capture the 1925 World Championship under the leadership of McKechnie. The offered letter was certainly very important to McKechnie and is being revealed for the first time publicly within this sale. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from James McKechnie: EX-MT
Estimated Price: ($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
