This framed piece features an official "Notice to Player of Release or Transfer" dated October 16, 1964, notifying Lawrence P. "Yogi" Berra that he has been unconditionally released as manager of the New York Yankees, which effectively ended his legendary Yankee career. His unprecedented success with the team meant little to the heartless owners, as they fired him with this document just one day after leading his team as manager to a heartbreaking 7th game loss lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1964 World Series.

This incredible piece of baseball history is signed boldly in blue ink by Yankees General Manager Ralph G. Houk, and was obtained directly from the Yogi Berra Estate Collection. Comes complete with LOAs from Steiner Sports, the Yogi Berra Estate, and PSA/DNA. Also includes a 1964 Topps signed Yogi Berra baseball card, JSA authenticated, SGC encapsulated.

Frame Size: Approx. 19.75" x  11.5"

Signatures: Purple Sharpie (Yogi Berra) and Blue Ink (Ralph G. Houk)

Authentication: Steiner Sports Memorabilia LOA, PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity

“Yogi" Berra was an American professional baseball catcher, who later took on the roles of manager and coach. He played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball, all but the last for the New York Yankees.

Ralph George Houk, nicknamed The Major, was an American catcher, coach, manager, and front office executive in Major League Baseball.