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Tommy John’s Final Major League Contract and 1989 Release Form and Notices.
Lot 30. Tommy John’s Final Major League Contract and 1989 Release Form and Notices. In a game against the Kansas City Royals, John recorded his 288th and final major league victory on April 27. One month and three days later, the Yankees notified him of his unconditional release. John signed his contract for the season, as Thomas E. John Jr., on March 29. The contract is signed also by Robert E. Quinn, the Yankees’ general manager, and Robert W. Brown, the A.L. president. Quinn also signed the “Notice to Player of Release or Transfer” and two copies of a letter notifying John that he had been placed on irrevocable waivers. The autographs are mint 9. There also is a June 2 Western Union Mailgram notifying John that he contract had not been claimed by another club. Autographs authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $163.
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