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George Wright (D. 1937) was an American pioneer in the sport of baseball. He played shortstop for the original Cincinnati Red Stockings, the first fully professional team, when he was the game's best player. In 1868, Wright won the Clipper Medal for being the best shortstop in baseball. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937. He was one of five men to play regularly for both the Cincinnati and the Boston Red Stockings, the latter winning six championships during his eight seasons to 1878. On April 22, 1876, he became the first batter in National League history, and grounded out to the shortstop. Elder brother Harry Wright managed both Red Stockings teams and made George his cornerstone; the brothers are now both in the Hall of Fame. George helped define the shortstop position and on-field teamwork, but his main work as a sporting developer came after retiring from baseball.
We offer a gorgeous document measuring 8.75” x 11.5” dated October 2, 1907 and is notification for a meeting of the directors of the Wright & Ditson Victor Co. George Wright’s signature adorns this document along with:
Johnny Morrill (D. 1932) (former player and manager of the Boston Red Stockings, 1876-1890). In an incredible season in 1883, he batted .316, played six different positions, and led the Boston Beaneaters to the National League pennant after taking over as manager from Jack Burdock in midseason.
BEALS WRIGHT (Son of Hall of Famer George he became famous as an early Olympic Gold medalist winning 2 Gold medals in 1904 he won the US Open Tennis championship from 1904-1906 and is a member of the tennis Hall of Fame, He died in 1961)
J. WALTER SPALDING (D. 1931)
And 3 others.
PSA/DNA LOA
Item: 13091
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