DATE: 1929-32 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: Philadelphia Phillies SUBJECT: Chuck Klein 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 Chuck Klein, pictured in his Philadelphia Phillies uniform circa 1929-32. The original photo was taken by George Burke in 1929-32, 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: Charles Herbert Klein was born in Indianapolis, IN and died in 958 in Indianapolis, IN. He played major league baseball from 928 to 944 as outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies, Cicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates, appeared in the 935 World Series, was selected in 933 and 934 as an All-Star, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 980. Known as the "Hoosier Hammer." He was one of the most prodigious sluggers of the late 920s and early 930s. Klein won the National League home run title in 929, his first full year in the majors. However, he was helped along by his teammates on the last day of the season. In this game, the Phillies faced the New York Giants. The Giants' star slugger, Mel Ott, was tied with Klein for the lead with 42. In the first game, Klein homered to put him one ahead of Ott, who was held to a single. In the second game, the Phillies' pitchers walked Ott five straight times--including once with the bases loaded. In 933 Klein won the Triple Crown (.368, 28, 20), though Carl Hubbell took MVP honors. On July 6 of that year, he also became the first Phil ever to bat in an All-Star Game. In 999, he ranked number 92 on The Sporting News' list of the 00 Greatest Baseball Players, and was a nominee for the Major League Baseball All-Century Team. SKU: GB11037
Item: GB11037
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