Letter from J.C. Starr; childhood friend of Marnaville, 1940 September 17
Scope and Contents
Cy Jones wrote to many famous athletes and executives to ask for autographs, uniforms, and equipment. Letters, notes, and postcards from such notables as Kenesaw Mountain Landis, Ford Frick, Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams. Also included is a note from Sid Luckman, an NFL quarterback. Eddie Collins' letters are typed and signed by his secretary and Hank Greenberg is signed with "Lt" for Lieutenant. There is one letter from umpire Babe Pinelli.
Dates
- 1940 September 17
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open without restrictions but viewing materials does require an appointment. Please contact the Giamatti Research Center, research@baseballhall.org, 607-547-0330.
Extent
From the Collection: .42 Linear Feet (in 1 document box)
From the Collection: .46 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Jones, Sidney "Cy" (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Archives Repository