DATE: 1941-42 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: Chicago Cubs SUBJECT: Bill C Lee 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 Bill C Lee, pictured in his Chicago Cubs 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: William Crutcher Lee (Big Bill) was born in 909 in Plaquemine, LA and died in 977 in Plaquemine, LA. He played major league baseball from 934 to 947 as pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Braves, appeared in the 935 and 938 World Series, and was selected twice as an All-Star. SKU: GB11279
Item: GB11279
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