Letter from George Sisler to Curt Vander Schaaff

Date1973 March 01

DescriptionA typed letter from Geroge Sisler to Curt Vander Schaaff, March 1, 1973. Sisler is answering a fan's letter regarding his thoughts on the greatest pitcher, Walter Johnson and hitter, Ty Cobb. Sisler writes that Babe Ruth is the greatest all-around player. His greatest thrill was as a pitcher just out of University of Michigan, winning from Walter Johnson in St. Louis, 2-1. He writes that he is against the designated hitter as he believes in the all-around ability in players. It is signed "Best Wishes in your project," and signed in blue ink, George Sisler. The letterhead reads "Mr. George H. Sisler, 1705 Pine Hill Drive, St. Louis, Missouri, 63131." The verso (not shown) is blank.

Object numberBL-2022-00324

Correspondent Sisler, George, 1893-1973

Subject Johnson, Walter, 1887-1946

Subject Cobb, Ty, 1886-1961

Subject Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948

Addressee Vander Schaaff, Curt

Attributes

Classificationsmanuscripts (documents)

Collection NumberBA MSS 044 Correspondence collection

Dimensionsw x h: 6.5 x 10.25 in.

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