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Frank Roth (D. 1955) played six Major League seasons, primarily as a catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies (1903-04), St. Louis Browns (1905), Chicago White Sox (1906), Cincinnati Reds (1909-10). He would then go on to play in the minor leagues. After a couple years at Montreal and a year with Louisville, Roth turned to scouting. In 1917 and '18 he was a coach with Pittsburgh. In 1920 he became the first coach to handle pitchers with the Yankees.
Ban Johnson (D. 1931) was the founder of the American League and was baseball's most influential executive for nearly a quarter of a century. As president of the Western League, he changed its name to the American League in 1900 and claimed major league status the following year. Despite opposition by National League owners, the new league quickly proved its competitiveness on the field and at the gate. Johnson became the most significant member of the National Commission, which was baseball's ruling body until 1920. He was elected to the Baseball HOF in 1937.
Offered is Roth’s coaching contract with the New York Yankees for the 1922 season. He received $2500 for the year. Roth signed the contract, in neat script, in dark blue or black fountain ink.
Also signed by American League president, Ban Johnson in black fountain pen.
Full LOA from PSA/DNA
Item: 13571
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