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January 16th, 1939, personal Rogers Hornsby Baseball College letterhead signed at the conclusion in bold black ink. Letter reads in part: "In my opinion, Ray, any boy who attends my College will be given a great opportunity to become a professional ball player. Why? Because he will be taught all the fundamentals of how to play his individual positions correctly, and he will also be taught all the fine points of the game. It may interest you to know that I personally instruct each and every boy who attends the College. In addition to that, there will be the following major league instructors at the College: Gerald Walker…Lon Warneke…Alphonse Thomas…Charlie Berry and Dave Keefe…as well as other noted stars…The College opens February 15 and closes March 31, 1939. The tuition fee for the six weeks course if $50.00. The room and board, including breakfast and dinner, is $9.00 per week, or $54.00 for the six weeks…I trust you will find it possible to avail yourself of this opportunity to further your baseball training, Ray; and if so, I shall be happy to have you. If you have the ability to make good in organized baseball, I think this training would be the very thing to get you started in the professional game. Who knows—this small investment made may be the means of your becoming an outstanding major league star!" In fine condition with horizontal folds, minor handling wear & slight discoloration. Authenticated by Beckett/BAS with a full letter of authenticity.