Auction Date:2010 Aug 11 @ 22:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Sportsman who, after becoming one of the early stars of baseball in the National Association, went on to become an influential executive, publisher, sporting goods manufacturer, and spokesman for the sport. Upon his retirement from playing in 1875, he helped found the Philadelphia Phillies franchise. Partly-printed DS, one page both sides, 15.5 x 8, March 24, 1885. Stock certificate issued to Reach for 100 shares of common stock in the Saint Paul & Duluth Railroad Company, signed on the reverse in fountain pen by Reach. The receipt is affixed to the left edge of the certificate. In very good condition, with three vertical folds, scattered light toning and soiling, punch holes to left edge, and several other stamps and signatures.
The London-born sportsman may have been retired from the National Pastime by 1885, but he wasn’t out of the game. When he wasn’t investing in businesses such as a railroad company, Reach was heading the Philadelphia Phillies franchise, which he helped found in 1883 and developed into a National League cornerstone. In his 20 years as owner and president, Reach built two ballparks for the team—Recreation Park and Philadelphia Base Ball Park. The Phillies finished in the first division 14 times during Reach’s tenure, and signed such future Hall of Famers as Nap Lajoie, Ed Delahanty, and Elmer Flick. Reach also went on to become a leader in the sports manufacturing industry...not to mention a millionaire. Reach’s signature is rare in any form.
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