DATE: 1946 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: Washington Senators SUBJECT: Billy Hitchcock 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 Billy Hitchcock, pictured in his Washington Senators uniform circa 1946. The original photo was taken by George Burke in 1946, 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: William Clyde Hitchcock was born in Inverness, AL and died in 2006 in Opelika, AL. He went to college at Auburn University. He played major league baseball from 942 to 953 as infielder for the Detroit Tigers, Washington Senators, St. Louis Browns, Boston Red Sox, and the Philadelphia Athletics. He went on to manage the 960 Detroit Tigers, 962 and 963 Baltimore Orioles, and the 966 and 967 Atlanta Braves. He was also the president of the Southern League, and the league's championship trophy is named after him. In addition to his baseball resume, Hitchcock also made a name for himself in college football and golf. As an All-Conference tailback, he led Auburn to its first bowl game (a 7-7 tie against Villanova on January , 937). Later in life, he established the Billy Hitchcock Golf Tournament at his alma mater. In recognition of his contribution to the school, Auburn renamed its renovated baseball stadium "Hitchcock Field" in 2003. Also in that year, Baseball America named it the best college baseball facility in the country. SKU: GB11958
Item: GB11958
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