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Pitcher “Bullett” Joe Bush helped the Athletics win the 1913 World Series and the 1914 American League pennant, the Red Sox win the 1918 World Series, the Yankees win the 1922 AL pennant and 1923 World Series and the Pirates win the 1927 National League pennant. The well-traveled flamethrower finished fourth in voting for the 1922 American League MVP, as he led the league in winning percentage (.788). Bush also had a 26–7 win-loss record, 255 ? innings pitched, 85 walks allowed, 92 strikeouts, and a 3.31 earned run average.
Offered here is Joe Bush's official uniform player contract from his days with the New York Yankees. The contract is dated March 12, 1923, and is signed by Bush, and execs Ban Johnson and Jacob Ruppert. It exhibits moderate wear throughout with no major flaws. Autographs pre-certified by PSA/DNA.