Dated 4/28/72, this 7 x 10-1/2" sheet of Stengel's personal stationery reads, "Mr & Mrs. Edna Stengel will accept your Date Aug. 18th and may arrive earlier. Tell Mr. Smith he will be surprised on a 100 to one shot, unlooked for in the Banking Business. I have been very busy since our last meeting. The shock may enlighten many a banker. Kindly keep my secret quiet for an announcement. Future rapid success for the Padres' coaches & players. Casey Stengel." Stengel's blue-ink handwriting averages "9" strength. EX-MT condition. Auction LOA from JSA.
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