November 30, 2017: Sports & Americana Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/30/2017
This lot offers some unique baseball history, with umpire Augie Donatelli's first three professional contracts, along with the cover letter of the first contract, which is dated Jan. 18, 1950 and signed by Ford Frick. The contracts are for the 1950, 1951 and 1952 seasons and combined feature three signatures from both Donatelli, Ford Frick and one signature from Warren Giles (on the 1952 contract). The contracts range from $5,500 to $7,500 per season.
Augie Donatelli (Umpire) First Three Contracts with Cover Letter (Donatelli (3), Frick (3), Giles Sigs)
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