This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/30/2006
Years before their eventual induction to the Baseball Hall of Fame several Negro Leaguers signed forms giving their assent to sue the Hall to force them to "reopen their doors to the black greats who played before 1947" including eventual Hall of Fame member Norman "Turkey" Stearns as well as Ted Page Eugene Benson Verdell Mathis and William Cornelius. Other hand signed forms in this lot include consents from many to allow Holway to use information provided by each in his classic book "Black Ball Stars". Most of the forms were signed in 1972 decades before the public began to appreciate these players greatness. Included are forms signed by Hall of Famers Hilton Smith Satchel Paige (signed "Leroy S. Paige") Willie Wells as well as other greats including "Lefty" Mathis Jim Canada Webster McDonald William Evans Sam Streeter Othello Renfro David Malarcher Victor Harris and Buck O?Neil. LOA from PSA/DNA.