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Lot # 1211: 1972 Ed Kranepool and Cleon Jones Signed New York Mets Contracts

Starting Bid: $100.00

Bids: 14 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "2025 Winter Classic",
which ran from 2/23/2025 12:00 PM to
3/15/2025 10:00 PM



Pair of signed New York Mets contracts issued for the 1972 season. 1) Ed Kranepool. The six-page contract, dated February 1, 1972, has been signed in blue ink by "Edward E. Kranepool," Mets vice-president-general manager "Robert B. Scheffing," and a league official. All the signatures are boldly scripted and grade 9/10. The one-year agreement calls for Kranepool to receive $42,500 for the 1972 season. The contract (8.5x11") displays two horizontal folds and remains in Excellent to Mint condition. 2) Cleon Jones. The six-page contract, dated January 27, 1972, has been signed in blue ink by "Cleon Jones" and Mets vice-president-general manager "Robert B. Scheffing," and in blue felt-tip pen by National League president "Charles S. Feeney." All the signatures are boldly scripted and grade 9/10. The one-year agreement calls for Jones to receive $70,000 for the 1972 season. The contract (8.5x11") displays two horizontal folds and remains in Excellent to Mint condition.

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