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Lester Patrick typed letter signed as New York Rangers General Manager; letter, also signed by Frank Boucher, renews Boucher's contract as the Rangers coach. Dated 11 September 1940, it reads in part: ''Dear Frank: In reference to your contract...terms will be drawn up on the following basis - a Minimum Contract of Four Thousand Dollars. Should the New York Rangers finish first or second in points attained in the combined standing of the teams of the National Hockey League, you will receive a bonus of Five Hundred Dollars. You will also receive One Full Share of the playoff division of players' receipts...[signed] Lester Patrick [signed] Frank Boucher''. 1pp. on Madison Square Garden Corporation stationery measures 8.5'' x 11''. Filing notation to upper left and punch holes to top edge, else near fine.
New York Rangers 1940 Contract Signed by Hockey HOFers Lester Patrick & Frank Boucher -- The Rangers Renew Boucher's Coaching Contract
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