DATE: 1942-46 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: Philadelphia Athletics SUBJECT: Jack Wallaesa 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 Jack Wallaesa, pictured in his Philadelphia Athletics uniform circa 1942-46. The original photo was taken by George Burke in 1942-46, 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: John Wallaesa was born in 1919 in Easton, PA and died in 1986 in Easton, PA. He played major league baseball from 1940 to 1948 as shortstop for the Philadelphia Athletics and the Chicago White Sox. SKU: GB12978
Item: GB12978
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