DATE: 1937-38 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: Philadelpha Athletics SUBJECT: Babe Barna 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 Babe Barna, pictured in his Philadelpha Athletics 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: Herbert Paul Barna was born in 95 in Clarksburg, WV and died in 972 in Charleston, WV. He went to college at West Virginia University. He played major league baseball from 937 to 943 as outfielder for the Philadelphia Athletics, New York Giants and the Boston Red Sox. SKU: GB10856
Item: GB10856
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