Stan Musial Signed Photograph in Columbus Uniform & Original Copy Baseball Contract. A Foundation of a Legend. An unparalleled offering for baseball historians and collectors, capturing the dawn of a legend: This lot features a rare, signed photograph of Stan Musial in his Columbus uniform, intimately paired with the original copy of his Columbus baseball contract. Each piece is a vibrant echo from the formative years of a player who would ascend to the heights of Major League Baseball as a revered icon. Presented in a museum-quality custom frame, these artifacts are heirlooms of sports history, encapsulating the promise and potential of Musial's storied career. Before becoming the renowned "Stan the Man" Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals, Stan Musial honed his craft with the Columbus Red Birds, the top farm team for the Cardinals at the time. His performance in Columbus would be a precursor to a Hall of Fame career, including seven National League batting titles and three World Series championships. This signed photograph, alongside his original contract, is a snapshot of a nascent star at the precipice of greatness. Together, they represent the genesis of a baseball giant and the foresight of the Cardinals organization in nurturing one of the game's most talented players. Authentic signed photograph of Stan Musial in his Columbus Red Birds uniform. Original copy of the baseball contract sent to Musial, detailing the terms of his engagement with the team. Both the signed photo and the baseball contract are tastefully arranged within a museum-quality frame, crafted meticulously to ensure conservation and enhanced display. Protecting these items is UV-protective plexiglass to preserve the historical integrity of both the photograph and the delicate paper of the contract. The framing is complemented by a descriptive plaque that presents the significance of the items and their context within Musial's career and baseball history. Each component within this framed collection has been scrupulously authenticated and originates from a highly respected array of sports memorabilia. The contract and signed photograph have been preserved with great respect, recognizing the value they represent as pieces of Musial's early professional journey. This lot's assembly of a rare photograph with a personal career document is a unique instance in sports memorabilia, positioned to capture the attention of elite collectors. For the seasoned collector and the ardent enthusiast of baseball heritage, this Lot holds immeasurable appeal and historical value. We encourage all potential bidders to experience the thrill of owning a seminal piece of sports history and urge you to prepare for an exciting acquisition opportunity. For further details or inquiries, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team. We are ready to assist you with additional information on the story behind these items, their authentication, or to facilitate a private preview ahead of the grand auction. Be a part of commemorating and preserving the origins of a baseball legend. Secure a venerable memento that chronicles the early steps of Stan "The Man" Musial on his journey to being enshrined into the pantheon of baseball's greatest. Join us on 2/29/2024 for an event that is set to honor and celebrate a timeless titan of the diamond.

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