DATE: 1938 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: Chicago White Sox SUBJECT: Marv Owen 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 Marv Owen, pictured in his Chicago White Sox uniform circa 1938. The original photo was taken by George Burke in 1938, 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: Marvin James Owen (Freck) was born in Agnew, CA and died in 99 in Mountain View, CA. He went to college at Santa Clara University. He played major league baseball from 93 to 940 as 3rd baseman for the Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox and the Boston Red Sox, and appeared in the 934 and 935 World Series. SKU: GB11325
Item: GB11325
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