DATE: 1931-38 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: New York Yankees SUBJECT: Myril Hoag 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 Myril Hoag, pictured in his New York Yankees uniform circa 1931-38. The original photo was taken by George Burke in 1931-38, 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: Myril Oliver Hoag was born in Davis, CA and died in 97 in High Springs, FL. He played major league baseball from 93 to 945 as outfielder for the New York Yankees, St. Louis Browns, Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Indians, appeared in the 932, 937 and 938 World Series, and was selected once as an All-Star. SKU: GB11228
Item: GB11228
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