DATE: 1935 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: Boston Red Sox SUBJECT: Walt Ripley 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 Walt Ripley, pictured in his Boston Red Sox uniform circa 1935. The original photo was taken by George Burke in 1935, 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: Walter Franklin Ripley was born in 96 in Worcester, MA and died in 990 in Attleboro, MA. He played major league baseball for a single season in 2 games in 935 as pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. Father of Allen Ripley, Walt Ripley was the youngest player in the 935 American League. Afterwards he played several years in the Three-I League. SKU: GB12306
Item: GB12306
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