DATE: 1935-36 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: Chicago Cubs SUBJECT: Ken O'Dea 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 Ken O'Dea, pictured in his Chicago Cubs uniform circa 1935-36. The original photo was taken by George Burke in 1935-36, 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: James Kenneth O'Dea was born in Lima, NY and died in 985 in Lima, NY. He played major league baseball from 935 to 946 as catcher for the Chicago Cubs, New York Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and the Boston Braves, appeared in the 935, 938, 942, 943 and 944 World Series, and was selected in 945 as an All-Star. SKU: GB11350
Item: GB11350
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