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NY Yankees: Hal Chase

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NY Yankees: Hal Chase

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Auction Date:2011 Dec 07 @ 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
Chase was an oddly charismatic star. He was considered by contemporary observers to be the best-fielding first baseman ever, but he repeatedly threw games for the quick money he could make betting against his own team, and he was eventually banned for life. ALS signed “Hal,” one page, 5 x 3.25, November 23, 1941. Short letter to an admirer. In part: “Very glad to grant your request. And I appreciate your kind wishes.” On the reverse, Chase writes, “Most sincerely yours, Hal Chase, 12th & West Sts., Oakland, Calif.” In fine condition, with mild toning to both sides, and a stray ink mark through a few letters of text on the letter side. Rare correspondence from one of the game’s most morally corrupt players.