Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts

Signature.

BARRETT, Charles "Red" (1915-90).

This pitcher debuted with the Cincinnati Reds, where he played until 1940 until joining the Boston Braves (1943-44, 1946-49) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1945-46); on August 10, 1944 he pitched the shortest night game in baseball history (58 pitches, 1 hour 15 minutes); in 1945 his earned run average was 3.00 and he was named to the AP National League All-Star team; and in 1948 he played in two World Series games. Full signature in blue ballpoint near the bottom of a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. [ca. 1970]. Near fine. Item #24733

Price: $30.00