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Lot 171
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Lot Number: 171
Description: 1974 Thurman Munson New York Yankees player contract with related documents including (2) autographed pieces. Original contract issued to Munson for the 1974 season for a total of $75,000. Three page foldout contract is signed on the interior by Munson, Yankees General Manager Gabe Paul, and American League President L.MacPhail Jr. Signatures range from 9 to 10 out of 10 including blue ink autograph by Munson rating 10 out of 10. In addition to the contract, the lot contains several other related documents to include: Original cover letter sent to Munson from Gabe Paul typewritten on Yankees stationary and signed by Paul: NM; Original NY Yankees mailing envelope marked "Personal and Confidential": EX; Typewritten one page contract addendum regarding payment for public relations appearances and related costs signed by Munson and Yankees general manager Gabe Paul: EX-MT; and Typewritten one page supplemental contract issued to Munson regarding Munson's request for a single hotel room while traveling with the team signed by Munson, Gabe Paul, and AL President L.MacPhail: EX-MT. Thurman's maturation as a premier player in the American League continued during the 1974 season, which saw his first appearance as the starting catcher in the All-Star game. Rare signed contract with related signed documents from one of the most desirable players of the 1960s-70s era. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from Diana Munson: NM
Estimated Price: ($7,500.00-$10,000.00)
