Lot # 4848: 1918 George Wright Signed Wright & Ditson Document - PSA/DNA

Two-page document, dated June 25, 1918, originating from a Wright & Ditson company minute book, signed by George Wright and five other directors of the company. Wright's signature, "Geo. Wright," has been scripted in black fountain pen. Signature examples of Hall of Fame shortstop George Wright (1847-1937) are rare. The fact that the offered signature appears on a Wright & Ditson company document makes it especially desirable. The find of the Wright & Ditson document archives (from which this piece directly originates) is an extraordinary once-in-a-lifetime event, providing a small number of authentic George Wright signatures with remarkable provenance. George Wright was one of the dominant baseball figures of the nineteenth century. Considered baseball's first "superstar," Wright was the top player on the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings, baseball's first all-professional team, and later starred with Boston's entry in both the National Association and National League, leading the two clubs to a combined six pennants in seven years. He retired in 1882 and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1937, the year of his death. The documents (8.75 x 11.75 inches) display two horizontal mailing folds, a paper clip mark, and punch holes on the left edge. In Very Good condition overall. Full LOA from PSA/DNA.