Hall of Fame player/manager Fred Clarke led the Pittsburgh Pirates to a victory over Ty Cobb and the Detroit Tigers in the 1909 World Series. His 35-game hitting streak was one of the longest in baseball history.

 

Drawn on the First National Bank of Winfield, Kansas on Dec. 9th, 1942, this check (EX-NM) was made out to the "Higginbottom Gr Store" for $5.28 and is endorsed – “Fred C. Clarke” (“7-8”). Opening Bid $150.