Title:
RARE Stephen C. Clark & Ford Frick Dual-Signed Hall of Fame Founders Cuts – PSA/DNA Certified (Authentic)

Description:
Presented here is a rare dual-autograph cut pairing of Stephen C. Clark and Ford C. Frick, two foundational figures in the establishment and evolution of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Each autograph is signed on a printed photograph from a Hall of Fame publication—Clark’s signature appears in bold blue ink below his portrait labeled “President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum,” while Frick’s autograph, also in blue, is beneath his photo noting his role as Baseball Commissioner and longtime President of the National League (1934–1951). Clark’s autograph is virtually unobtainable, and we are unable to locate another publicly sourced example in any major archive or collection.

Both cuts are neatly encapsulated together by PSA/DNA and certified as Authentic, preserving this rare historical pairing.

Historical Context:
Stephen Carlton Clark (1882–1960), heir to the Singer Sewing Machine fortune, was the driving force behind the creation of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, which opened in 1939. Without Clark’s vision, funding, and civic leadership, the Hall of Fame might never have materialized. His signature is exceedingly rare on baseball-related items.

Ford C. Frick (1894–1978) served as President of the National League from 1934 to 1951 and later as the Commissioner of Baseball from 1951 to 1965. He was instrumental in the expansion and modernization of the game and played a pivotal role in the integration of baseball and the establishment of key Hall of Fame traditions. Frick was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1970.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
This item has been certified and encapsulated by PSA/DNA, with the following details:

• Certification Number: 85716834

• Autograph Designation: AUTHENTIC

• Label Designation: "CUT – STEPHEN C. CLARK / FORD FRICK – PSA/DNA CERTIFIED AUTO"

• Professionally slabbed in a PSA tamper-evident holder with barcode and QR code

• Additional Documentation & Provenance: At buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include a “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.

Closing Appeal:
This dual-signed PSA/DNA certified cut featuring Stephen C. Clark and Ford C. Frick is a uniquely significant item for advanced collectors of Hall of Fame history. Representing both the founder and one of baseball’s most influential executives, this offering is a museum-caliber tribute to the institutional legacy of Cooperstown.

Shipping Notice:
For insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. This ensures both security and convenience for the buyer.