DATE: 1939-40 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: Chicago Cubs SUBJECT: Claude Passeau 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 Claude Passeau, pictured in his Chicago Cubs uniform circa 1939-40. The original photo was taken by George Burke in 1939-40, 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: Claude William Passeau was born in Waynesboro, MS and died in 2003 in Lucedale, MS. He went to college at Millsaps College. He played major league baseball from 935 to 947 as pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, and the Chicago Cubs, appeared in the 945 World Series, and was selected in 94, 942, 943, 945 and 946 as an All-Star. SKU: GB11356
Item: GB11356
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