DATE: 1941-42 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: Philadelphia Athletics SUBJECT: Tex Shirley 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 Tex Shirley, pictured in his Philadelphia Athletics uniform circa 1941-42. The original photo was taken by George Burke in 1941-42, 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: Alvis Newman Shirley was born in Birthright, TX and died in 1993 in DeSoto, TX. He played major league baseball from 1941 to 1946 as pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics and the St. Louis Browns, and appeared in the 1944 World Series. SKU: GB12965
Item: GB12965
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