Lot 145
Lot 145
JAMES “BUSTER” CLARKSON SIGNED CONTRACTS

Price Realised USD 375
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USD 600 - USD 800
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JAMES “BUSTER” CLARKSON SIGNED CONTRACTS

Price Realised USD 375
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A group of three Puerto Rican League player contracts for legendary Negro League great James “Buster” Clarkson (1915-1989) including: a contract for the 1941/42 season between Clarkson and the Mayaguez club for $55 a week plus expenses, signed James Clarkson in black ink and countersigned by the President of the club and two witnesses; a contract for the 1949/50 season between Clarkson and the Ponce club for $800 a month plus expenses, signed James Clarkson in black ink and countersigned by the President of the club and two witnesses; and a contract for the 1953/54 season between Clarkson and the Santurce club for $500 a month plus expenses, signed James Clarkson in sepia ink and countersigned by the President of the club and two witnesses. Overall Excellent condition.
8 ½ x 11 in.

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