This vintage 1919 Chicago Cubs player’s contract is signed by team manager Fred Mitchell and represents a rare piece of baseball history. Also bearing the signatures of Cubs owner Bill Veeck Sr. and National League President John Heydler, a potential future Hall of Famer, the document reflects the leadership behind the post-World War I Cubs. Dated May 3, 1919, it offers a glimpse into the business side of America’s pastime during a transformative era.