{"product_id":"boston-american-league-base-ball-club-stock-certificate-from-1913-signed-by-james-mcaleer-red-sox","title":"Boston American League Base-Ball Club Stock Certificate from 1913 - Signed by James McAleer Red Sox","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original stock certificate from Boston American League Base-Ball Club, dated August 7, 1913, serial number 19 for one share, printed in orange. Features a vignette of a female figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is signed by treasurer Bob McRoy and \u003cstrong\u003eclub president James McAleer\u003c\/strong\u003e, a former major league pitcher and manager, who was an owner of the club from 1911-1913. McAleer's was a part-owner of the Red Sox until July 15, 1913 when McAleer became involved in a dispute with the AL president, Ban Johnson. McAleer forced the resignation of Red Sox manager Jake Stahl, one of Johnson's closest friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter this dispute, McAleer sold his holdings in the Red Sox. Charles Comiskey, owner of the Chicago White Sox had to jump in and help smooth over the rift. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMcRoy was a secretary to Johnson and was placed in this position as secretary to sort of keep an eye on McAleer. After McAleer's \"Retirement,\" McRoy returned to the league office.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharles A. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e, who this certificate was issued to, was a prominent Boston businessman and longtime Red Sox stockholder who remained invested in the franchise through its early championship years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis certificate was hand canceled on May 15, 1914, seen by writing across the face. Shows normal age characteristics including some toning and minor edge wear, consistent with its century-plus age. Represents 1 share at $100 par value and was issued to Chas A. Taylor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1913, Boston was defending its 1912 World Series championship at the brand-new Fenway Park. The Boston American League Base-Ball Club was the original corporate name of what became the \u003cstrong\u003eBoston Red Sox\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in 1901 as a charter franchise of the newly formed American League. The team was originally owned by \u003cstrong\u003eCharles Somers\u003c\/strong\u003e, a wealthy coal magnate from Cleveland who bankrolled multiple American League franchises, and managed by Hall of Famer \u003cstrong\u003eJimmy Collins\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis certificate captures the club during a golden era as the 1912 championship was followed by World Series victories in 1915, 1916, and 1918, making this four-championship run one of the most dominant in baseball history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe organization underwent several name changes before officially adopting the Red Sox moniker around 1908, making this 1913 certificate one of the last issued under the original corporate name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly baseball corporation certificates remain highly sought after by both sports memorabilia collectors and scripophily enthusiasts, particularly those from legendary franchises like the Red Sox. Offered as a collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ticker History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52565526610207,"sku":"ENT-BALBC-SI-ORA-1913-001","price":4999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/8757\/1743\/files\/boston-american-league-base-ball-club-stock-certificate-1913-front-1.jpg?v=1779592960","url":"https:\/\/shop.tickerhistory.com\/zh\/products\/boston-american-league-base-ball-club-stock-certificate-from-1913-signed-by-james-mcaleer-red-sox","provider":"Ticker History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}