Abstract

A collection of baseball cards from multiple organiztions/publishers. Additional information is located under Notes of each record in the finding aid. A full list of each record group will be added in time.

Scope and Contents This collection details the history of the early onset of broadcasting games via television. The resistance by some and the potential of this new market by others. Includes the legal aspects, territorial rights, advertisement restrictions, the distribution of shares, and how this compares to radio broadcasting. Included are executed agreements, National League team petitions on World Series shares distribution preferences. Correspondence relating to “Monday Night Baseball”, “Game of the...