My Prized Piece of Baseball Memorabilia
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My Prized Piece of Baseball Memorabilia
Summary
It was an exhilarating experience to be part of the sale of a contract signed by one of baseball's founding fathers, Harry Wright. The memory still gives me goosebumps.
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Back in the mid to late 1980s, I dabbled in dealing baseball cards and memorabilia. Through a long-time client, I was given a remarkable opportunity to handle a rare piece of baseball history. The highlight of my collection was a document signed by Harry Wright, a true pioneer of the game. This was a player contract from around 1870, elegantly inscribed on Cincinnati Red Stockings letterhead.
I was immediately captivated. Being entrusted with this treasure was thrilling beyond words. I remember thinking, "Is this for real?" I couldn’t believe my luck and felt as though I’d joined an exclusive club.
The piece was eventually sold for somewhere between $10,000 and $12,000, if memory serves. Yet, the true value lay in the dreams it inspired. I imagined the scenes on the ball field over 130 years ago: players in baggy uniforms, managing with tiny gloves, pitchers throwing both games of a doubleheader, and the rarity of a home run. How the game has evolved since then!
Handling that contract brought the early days of baseball vividly to life. I could picture the old ballparks and hear the crack of the bat. It felt like I was transported back to the late 1800s, watching the game unfold before my eyes.
This artifact was a passport to baseball’s past, and I never wanted to leave. My brief journey to "baseball memorabiliaville" was enlightening, helping me understand why collectors are so passionate about their memorabilia. That Harry Wright piece didn't just connect me to the sport's history?"it made baseball fantasies feel real and tangible.
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