DATE: 1937-38 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: Cincinnati Reds SUBJECT: Alex Kampouris PHOTOGRAPHER: George Burke APPROXIMATE SIZE: 3-1/2"x5-1/2" MARKS / STAMPING: Handwritten identification of photo's subject. Has standard postcard back but remains postally unused. NUMBER OF PHOTOS: 1 COMMENTS / CONDITION: Offered is an approximately 3-1/2"x5-1/2" real photo postcard of Alex Kampouris, pictured in his Cincinnati Reds uniform circa 1937-38. The original photo was taken by George Burke in 1937-38, but this card was produced some time later (no earlier than the 1950's judging by the standard Kodak back). Comes from a large collection of such postcards that we will be listing over the coming months, all having standard postcard backs but being postally unused. Wear on these, if any, is mostly confined to minor corner and edge wear, but see scans for further details including condition. We do not deal in stock images or modern reprints, and all scans shown are of the actual item being sold. If you have any questions about a particular piece, please ask before the auction ends. BIO: Alexis William Kampouris was born in 92 in Sacramento, CA and died in 993 in Sacramento, CA. He played major league baseball from 934 to 943 as 2nd baseman for the Cincinnati Reds, New York Giants, Brooklyn Dodgers and the Washington Senators. Kampouris is considered to be the first ever Major Leaguer of Greek descent. SKU: GB10961
Item: GB10961
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