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Member of Hall of Fame and President of the American League
HARRIDGE, William (1883-1971). President of the American League (1931-1958). Following his presidency he became Chairman of the American League Board of directors (1958-1971). He ruled with a stiff hand when needed. Member of the Baseball h\Hall of Fame. T.L.S. on the imprinted stationery of American League Professional Baseball Clubs. L.C. McEvoy, Broadcasting. Chicago, April 3, 1940. Mr. McEvoy writes to the manager of the St. Louis Office and confirms that the Chicago office submitted the following data relative to the proposed broadcast of American League games over Station KXOK in St. Louis. This approval of the sponsor, announcers and radio stations is confirmed and granted as signed below by both L.C. MvEvoy and William Harridge. Very scarce official approval regarding American League games signed by its president with his full signature. Three file holes and one light paper clip stain otherwise in very good condition......$375.00

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