Lifetime passes
Yes, MLB still issues them. It's now given to players after they complete their 8th year. It used to be more difficult. Lifetime passes were the brainchild of Ford Frick. Here are a couple more that look different than the others.
The first is for the Federal League's all-time home run champ. The next one is what is more common. This style was around for a long time and can be dated by the names of the league presidents.
Then there's Early Wynn's lifetime pass to the Hall and finally Joe Cronin's lifetime pass -- with his own facsimilie signature as league president.
Kind of fun.
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