DATE: 1936-38 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: Philadelpha Athletics SUBJECT: Randy Gumpert 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 Randy Gumpert, pictured in his Philadelpha Athletics uniform circa 1936-38. The original photo was taken by George Burke in 1936-38, 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: Randall Pennington Gumpert was born in Monocacy, PA and died in 2008 in Wyomissing, PA. He played major league baseball from 936 to 952 as pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics, New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox and the Washington Senators, and was selected in 95 as an All-Star. On May , 95, Gumpert became part of baseball history as he allowed Mickey Mantle's first home run. SKU: GB10864
Item: GB10864
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