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Charles Ebbets was a hands-on baseball owner who introduced numerous concepts into the game that still live on in some form in the present day. When he built Ebbets Field for his Brooklyn Dodgers, he said, “Later I hope the players will capture a pennant, to make the combination complete.” During his lifetime, he saw two pennants (1916 and 1920) while playing under the field that bore his name, although he never saw a World Series title. The Dodgers did not win a World Series until 1955 - 30 years after his death. Five years after the title (and three years after the team left Brooklyn), his stadium was demolished. The Ebbets Field Apartments now stand on the site. Offered here is an 8.5" x 11" letter handwritten on Brooklyn Ball Club/Ebbets Field letterhead completely in the hand of Ebbets himself. Reads, in full, "Trusting we will have a fun day and a large crowd. I am sincerely yours, C.H. Ebbets". Ebbets died in 1925 and is an extremely desirable autograph, especially on Ebbets Field-related letterhead. He is likely an excellent future HOF candidate, now that owners and executives are getting more attention from the Cooperstown veterans committee. The letter stands in overall fine condition with a horizontal fold and some minor handling wear and toning. Ebbets' flowing handwriting and signature remain strong. Accompanied by a full Letter of Authenticity from James Spence Authentication (JSA).