DATE: 1938-39 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: Boston Red Sox SUBJECT: Joe Vosmik 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 Joe Vosmik, pictured in his Boston Red Sox uniform circa 1938-39. The original photo was taken by George Burke in 1938-39, 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: Joseph Franklin Vosmik was born in Cleveland, OH and died in 962 in Cleveland, OH. He played major league baseball from 930 to 944 as outfielder for the Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Browns, Boston Red Sox, Brooklyn Dodgers and the Washington Senators, and was selected in 935 as an All-Star. SKU: GB10978
Item: GB10978
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