{"product_id":"president-gerald-ford-signed-w-h-letter-on-baseball-cards-ty-cobb-auto-psa","title":"President Gerald Ford Signed W.H. Letter on Baseball Cards \u0026 Ty Cobb Auto! PSA","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"235\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"56\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"235\"\u003ePresident Gerald R. Ford Signed White House Letter Regarding Baseball Cards and a Ty Cobb-Signed Collectible for the President's Sports Collection – PSA Authenticated #AR05364\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"667\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"253\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eA highly desirable \u003cstrong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"316\"\u003eWhite House Typed Letter Signed (TLS)\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"348\"\u003ePresident Gerald R. Ford\u003c\/strong\u003e, dated \u003cstrong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eOctober 2, 1975\u003c\/strong\u003e, on official \u003cstrong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eThe White House, Washington\u003c\/strong\u003e stationery. Addressed to \u003cstrong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"468\"\u003eMr. Mort Shanerman\u003c\/strong\u003e of Richmond Hill, New York, the letter documents a fascinating exchange involving vintage \u003cstrong data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"610\"\u003ebaseball cards and a Ty Cobb-signed collectible\u003c\/strong\u003e offered for President Ford's personal sports collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eThe correspondence was prepared and signed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"734\"\u003eMildred Leonard\u003c\/strong\u003e, President Ford's Personal Assistant, conveying the President's appreciation for Shanerman's thoughtful gift of baseball cards. The letter specifically acknowledges the offer of a \u003cstrong data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eTy Cobb-signed item\u003c\/strong\u003e, which President Ford politely declines, explaining that the sender has already been \"much too generous,\" while expressing his sincere gratitude. The letter also confirms that President Ford would be pleased to sign and return the requested photograph, which would be mailed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eEnhancing the significance of the piece, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003ePresident Gerald R. Ford personally added his bold signature beneath the typed signature of Mildred Leonard\u003c\/strong\u003e, transforming an already interesting White House letter into a highly collectible presidential artifact with exceptional crossover appeal to both presidential and baseball memorabilia collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003eFull Transcription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eTHE WHITE HOUSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eWashington\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eOctober 2, 1975\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003eDear Mr. Shanerman:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003eThe President has asked me to thank you for your kind letter and the assortment of baseball cards you recently sent to him. He greatly appreciates your special thoughtfulness in providing these additional cards for his sports collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eIt was good of you to offer the item signed by Ty Cobb, but the President feels you have already been much too generous. Please know he is nonetheless grateful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003ePresident Ford will be happy to sign the photograph you requested, and it will be sent under separate cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003eWith the President's warm regards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003eSincerely yours,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003e(Miss) Mildred Leonard\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003ePersonal Assistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003eGerald R. Ford\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2352\"\u003e(signed)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003eMr. Mort Shanerman\u003cbr data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003e95-16 130th Street\u003cbr data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2401\"\u003eRichmond Hill, New York 11419\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2852\"\u003eThe letter remains in excellent collectible condition with light mailing folds and minor evidence of normal handling consistent with age. President Ford's bold signature is clean and well-positioned, making for an attractive display. The content is especially noteworthy for documenting Ford's appreciation of baseball memorabilia while revealing his gracious decision to decline an offered Ty Cobb-signed collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"3399\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2877\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2880\"\u003eGerald R. Ford served as the 38th President of the United States from 1974 to 1977. A lifelong athlete and former University of Michigan football star, Ford maintained a deep appreciation for sports throughout his presidency. This uncommon White House letter offers a glimpse into his personal interest in collecting sports memorabilia, acknowledging baseball cards that had been added to his collection while politely refusing a valuable Ty Cobb-signed item out of concern that the donor had already been too generous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"3401\" data-end=\"3606\"\u003eThe reference to \u003cstrong data-start=\"3418\" data-end=\"3429\"\u003eTy Cobb\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of baseball's most celebrated Hall of Famers, adds considerable historical interest, creating a unique intersection of presidential history and America's national pastime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"3608\" data-end=\"3713\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3608\" data-end=\"3643\"\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Encapsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3643\" data-end=\"3646\"\u003eThis letter has been fully authenticated by \u003cstrong data-start=\"3690\" data-end=\"3712\"\u003ePSA Authentication\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"3715\" data-end=\"4328\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cm75c2\" data-start=\"3715\" data-end=\"3781\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3717\" data-end=\"3769\"\u003ePSA Letter of Authenticity Certification Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3770\" data-end=\"3781\"\u003eAR05364\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"150g0ss\" data-start=\"3782\" data-end=\"3875\"\u003eAuthentic autograph of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3807\" data-end=\"3835\"\u003ePresident Gerald R. Ford\u003c\/strong\u003e on official White House correspondence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13wtmdh\" data-start=\"3876\" data-end=\"3993\"\u003eLetter discusses baseball cards, President Ford's personal sports collection, and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3962\" data-end=\"3992\"\u003eTy Cobb-signed collectible\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16np4fc\" data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"4106\"\u003eAccompanied by the original PSA Letter of Authenticity with matching certification number and reference image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qkolcf\" data-start=\"4107\" data-end=\"4328\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4151\"\u003eAdditional Documentation \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"4152\" data-end=\"4328\"\u003eAt buyer's request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional \"Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate\" signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"4330\" data-end=\"4794\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4330\" data-end=\"4349\"\u003eClosing Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4349\" data-end=\"4352\"\u003eCombining President Gerald R. Ford's authentic signature with exceptional content involving baseball cards, his personal sports collection, and a Ty Cobb-signed collectible, this White House letter is a remarkable crossover collectible. Its historical significance, engaging subject matter, and full PSA authentication make it an outstanding addition to collections of presidential autographs, White House correspondence, or baseball history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"4796\" data-end=\"5228\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4796\" data-end=\"4816\"\u003eShipping Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4816\" data-end=\"4819\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"4819\" data-end=\"5228\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eFor 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. 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