Original Phil Rizzuto handwritten and signed correspondence, accompanied by the original handwritten letter sent to the New York Yankees Hall of Famer by autograph collector Russ Wacker.

This two-piece collection documents a personal exchange in which Wacker requested Rizzuto’s autograph on a baseball. Rizzuto responded with a handwritten note reading, “Dear Russ — Please send the ball — Phil Rizzuto.”

Details:

* New York Yankees legend Phil “Scooter” Rizzuto

* Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, 1994

* Original handwritten note signed Phil Rizzuto

* Includes original handwritten fan request from Russ Wacker

* Two-piece correspondence collection

* Original blue and dark ink handwriting

* Letter and response show age-related wear consistent with storage

* Autograph has not been independently authenticated

* Includes both original pieces pictured

An appealing piece of Yankees baseball history documenting a direct exchange between a dedicated autograph collector and one of the franchise’s most recognizable players.

Please review all photographs for exact condition and contents. Both pieces will be included.