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Box 1

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Contains 77 Results:

Miscellaneous ephemera, undated

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 67
Identifier: MSSP 0015-67

1914 Boston Braves team-signed baseball, 1914 September-1914 October

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 70
Identifier: MSSP 0015-70

1914 Boston Braves team-signed baseball, 1914 September-1914 October

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 71
Identifier: MSSP 0015-71

1924 Chicago White Sox-New York Giants European tour group-signed baseball, 1924

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 73
Identifier: MSSP 0015-73
Scope and Contents

Almost all the 20+ signatures originally on the ball are deteriorated, and many are indecipherable. Among those that can be recognized are: Charles Comiskey, Ted Lyons, Charlie Robertson, Dave Bancroft, Muddy Ruel, Butch Henline, Frank Frisch, Heinie Groh, and Bud Clancy. The ball itself is a Reach Official American League ball, double-stitched, Ban Johnson signature.

Dates: 1924

1924 Chicago White Sox-New York Giants European tour group-signed baseball, 1924

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 74
Identifier: MSSP 0015-74
Scope and Contents

Almost all the 20+ signatures originally on the ball are indecipherable. Hugh Jennings' signature can be recognized on the sweet spot. The ball itself is a Reach Official American League ball, double-stitched, Ban Johnson signature.

Dates: 1924

New York Giants "Worlds Champions 1921-1922" silver medallion, 1923

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 77
Identifier: MSSP 0015-77
Scope and Contents

Engraved on reverse: "648 / John J. Evers / 1923."

Dates: 1923

Johnny Evers Knights of Columbus medal, undated

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 78
Identifier: MSSP 0015-78
Scope and Contents

From the reverse: "Awarded to John J. Evers in recognition of patriotic service as a secretary for the Knights of Columbus in their war activities . . . 1914-1918."

Dates: undated

Johnny Evers Elks medal, 1906

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 79
Identifier: MSSP 0015-79
Scope and Contents

"B.P.O.E. Troy N.Y. 141 / Denver Reunion 1906."

Dates: 1906

Letter, Branch Rickey, Brooklyn, New York, to Johnny Evers, Albany, New York, 1945 July 12

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSSP 0015-1
Scope and Contents

Rickey, then president of the Dodgers, sends his regards.

Dates: 1945 July 12

Letter, Bill Klem, Miami, Florida, to Johnny Evers, n.p., 1946 March 23

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSSP 0015-2
Scope and Contents

By 1946 Klem had retired from a long major league umpiring career and was serving as Chief of Staff of the National League's umpires. He writes to thank Evers for a recently received birthday card.

Dates: 1946 March 23

Letter, Joe Tinker, n.p., to Johnny Evers, n.p., circa 1947

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: MSSP 0015-3
Scope and Contents

This undated note from Evers' old teammate must have been written in February or March of 1947, as it references the recent deaths of former Cubs Jimmy Sheckard (15 January 1947) and Johnny Kling (31 January 1947). Evers himself died on 28 March.

Dates: circa 1947

Letter, James A. Farley, New York, New York, to John J. Evers, Jr., Albany, New York, 1947 May 9

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSSP 0015-4
Scope and Contents

A letter of condolence to Evers' son from the prominent New York Democrat.

Dates: 1947 May 9

Signature of Johnny Evers, undated

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSSP 0015-5
Scope and Contents

Perhaps prepared for presentation signatures, with Evers' autograph in ink.

Dates: undated

Copy of the decision of Commissioner Kenesaw M. Landis in re player E. C. Pitts, 1935 June 17

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: MSSP 0015-6
Scope and Contents

During Evers' tenure as general manager of the Albany club in the International League, he signed a man recently released from Sing Sing Prison, Edwin C. "Alabama" Pitts, to a player contract. The signing became a matter of considerable controversy, and was vetoed by the IL and the National Association before being upheld by Commissioner Landis.

Dates: 1935 June 17

Photograph, Johnny Evers in Cubs uniform, holding bat, 1913

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: MSSP 0015-7
Scope and Contents

Photo of Evers as Cubs' player-manager in 1913 with Ever's signature in ink. Credit: Charles J. Conlon, Englewood, New Jersey.

Dates: 1913

Photograph, Johnny Evers and Joe Evers in baseball uniforms, 1913

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Identifier: MSSP 0015-8
Scope and Contents

Joe Evers (1891-1949), a younger brother of Johnny, played in a single game for the New York Giants in 1913.

Dates: 1913

Photograph, Johnny Evers and John J. Evers, Jr., circa 1914

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Identifier: MSSP 0015-9
Scope and Contents

This and the three photos following show Evers' young son in a baseball uniform, being instructed by his father in various aspects of play. Credit: American Press Ass'n.

Dates: circa 1914

Photograph, Johnny Evers and John J. Evers, Jr., circa 1914

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 10
Identifier: MSSP 0015-10
Scope and Contents

Credit: Jack Williams, Boston.

Dates: circa 1914

Photograph, Johnny Evers and John J. Evers, Jr., circa 1914

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSSP 0015-11
Scope and Contents

Credit: Jack Williams, Boston.

Dates: circa 1914

Photograph, Johnny Evers and John J. Evers, Jr., circa 1915

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 12
Identifier: MSSP 0015-12
Scope and Contents

Credit: Jack Williams, Boston.

Dates: circa 1915

Photograph, Boston Braves, 1914

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: MSSP 0015-13
Scope and Contents

Team photo of the World's Champions. Credit: International News Service.

Dates: 1914