SCP Auctions November 19th, 2011 Auction
Fri, Oct 28, 2011 08:00PM EDT - Sun, Nov 20, 2011 02:39PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 382
MICKEY COCHRANE'S SIGNED COPY OF 1925 CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE TO PLAY FOR THE PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS
Sold for
$1,290
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
| $1,500,000 | $150,000 |
October 25 1924 Mickey Cochrane signed copy sent to Portland Pacific Coast League owner Thomas L. Turner telling him he has come to terms to play with the American Base Ball Club of Philadelphia for a salary of $4500 to play for the upcoming season of 1925 "providing Portland Club makes deal with Philadelphia Athletics". Written in below in pencil is the following "we agree to pay G. Cochrane and wife expenses to Boston. J. D. Shibe". Strong 8-9/10 black ink Gordon S. "Mickey" Cochrane signature. Copy has also been signed by Thomas L. Turner for Portland and John D. Shibe for Philadelphia. Great piece of baseball history regarding Cochrane's move from the Pacific Coast League to the majors.Thin paper copy has some creasing but displays very well. Includes a letter of provenance from the Cochrane estate.
Pre-certified by PSA/DNA.
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