DATE: 1941 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: Chicago Cubs SUBJECT: Bob Scheffing 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 Bob Scheffing, pictured in his Chicago Cubs uniform circa 1941. The original photo was taken by George Burke in 1941, 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: Robert Boden Scheffing was born in Overland, MO and died in 985 in Phoenix, AZ. He played major league baseball from 94 to 95 as catcher for the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds and the St. Louis Cardinals. Scheffing also spent 2½ years (96 through June 963) as manager of the Detroit Tigers, leading them to 0 victories and a second-place finish in the American League in 96. Victimized by the Tigers' slow start in 963, he was replaced as Detroit's skipper on June 9 by Chuck Dressen. After serving as a Detroit scout and radio broadcaster, Scheffing joined the front office of the New York Mets and became general manager early in 970 following the sudden passing of Johnny Murphy. The Mets won the 973 National League pennant during his tenure, then fell in a seven-game World Series to the Oakland Athletics. But Scheffing is most remembered by many Met fans for his trade of young pitcher Nolan Ryan to the California Angels following the 97 season. He also managed the Los Angeles Angels of the Pacific Coast League to the 956 PCL championship, and coached for the St. Louis Browns (952-53) and Milwaukee Braves (960). SKU: GB11370
Item: GB11370
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