They were one of the founding members of the American Association and lasted until 1955 when the Athletics moved from Philadelphia to Kansas City. The Blues were a Yankees farm club their last two decades of existence, and former farmhand Mick Mantle's signature on this scorecard was preserved under tape, registering a 5 out of 10 rating. Bob Cerv - who also signed - graces the cover of the program, which is unscored. There is tape along the back cover edge.