Frank Frisch was a Hall of Fame second baseman and manager. He played 19 big league seasons, playing for the New York Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals. He was also a major League manager for three teams. The signed check is written to the local electric company near the Rhode Island home of Frisch and his wife, Ada. Eppa Rixey was a National League pitcher for 21 seasons and he won 266 games. The Eppa Rixey signed check was apparently written to a small local business near Rixey's Ohio home.