1928. Typed letter is on official American League stationery. Addressed to Gordon S. Cochrane (Mickey's legal name), and signed by Will Harridge, A.L. President, informs the Philadelphia Athletics catcher of his official selection as American League MVP. Cochrane hit .293 that year, with 10 home runs and 57 RBI with a .859 OPS. The Athletics finished 2.5 games behind the pennant winning Yankees. Important content from the man who named Mickey Mantle.