DATE: 1947 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: Philadelphia Phillies SUBJECT: Homer Spragins 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 Homer Spragins, pictured in his Philadelphia Phillies uniform circa 1947. The original photo was taken by George Burke in 1947, 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: Homer Franklin Spragins was born in Grenada, MS and died in 2002 in Minter City, MS. He went to college at Mississippi State University. He played major league baseball for a single season in 4 games in 1947 as pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies. SKU: GB12647
Item: GB12647
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