This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 6/30/2005.
This 1925 contract is a lease between boxing promoter Tex Rickard and Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert, allowing Rickard the use of Yankee Stadium for boxing matches between 1925-1926. Rickard built Madison Square Garden and founded its most famous tenant, naming the team after himself - "Tex's Rangers." The 11 page contract, which is in EXMT-NRMT condition, has been signed in fountain pen by Ruppert and Rickard, signatures grade a 9. Accompanied by a LOA from Jimmy Spence of PSA/DNA.