DATE: 1932 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: Cleveland Indians SUBJECT: Monte Pearson 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 Monte Pearson, pictured in his Cleveland Indians uniform circa 1932. The original photo was taken by George Burke in 1932, 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: Montgomery Marcellus Pearson (Hoot) was born in Oakland, CA and died in 978 in Fresno, CA. He went to college at University of California. He played major league baseball from 932 to 94 as pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees and the Cincinnati Reds, appeared in the 936, 937, 938 and 939 World Series, and was selected in 936 and 940 as an All-Star. SKU: GB11120
Item: GB11120
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