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Kenesaw M. Landis

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Kenesaw M. Landis

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Auction Date:2011 Sep 14 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : 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
First baseball commissioner (1866–1944). Landis was elected to office on November 12, 1920, and helped restore public confidence in baseball following the Black Sox scandal of 1919. The former US district judge banned eight White Sox players for life, despite their acquittal in a court of law. Landis subsequently issued other edicts utilizing the ‘absolute power’ granted him by the owners to ensure the game’s integrity. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, September 28, 1938. To Detroit Tigers owner, Walter Briggs. In full: “For your information, herewith a copy of letter to Attorneys Allers & Cochran regarding claim against Poffenberger. Poffenberger had better scratch off his list the ‘friend’ who enticed him into taking out the policy and giving what apparently was a judgment note. I am afraid he will have a tough time ‘meeting the legal process.’” In very good condition, with scattered surface creasing, a uniform shade of toning, a small staple still intact in the top left corner, and mounting remnants on each corner on the reverse. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.