DATE: 1931-33 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: Philadelphia Athletics SUBJECT: Rube Walberg 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 Rube Walberg, pictured in his Philadelphia Athletics uniform circa 1931-33. The original photo was taken by George Burke in 1931-33, 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: George Elvin Walberg was born in Pine City, MN and died in 978 in Tempe, AZ. He played major league baseball from 923 to 937 as pitcher for the the New York Giants, Philadelphia Athletics and the Boston Red Sox, and appeared in the 929, 930 and 93 World Series. Walberg surrendered 7 home runs to Babe Ruth, more than did any other pitcher. SKU: GB11099
Item: GB11099
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