My Prized Piece of Baseball Memorabilia
I used to deal in baseball cards, and some memorabilia in the mid to late 1980's. Through an old client I had the opportunity to sell a very rare piece of baseball lore. The piece that I was fondest of was a rare document signed by Harry Wright. A founding father of the game. The document was a contract of some player that was signed by Harry Wright, the manager, circa 1870. It was written on Cincinnati Red StockingÂ's letterhead.
I was impressed. I was so excited to be entrusted with this rare artifact. I remember saying to myself.
Â"Oh my god. You have got to be kidding.Â"
I was astonished. I was in awe. I felt like I was let into a special group.
I sold the piece in the range of $10,0...
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