DATE: 1931-32 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: Cleveland Indians SUBJECT: Oral Hildebrand 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 Oral Hildebrand, pictured in his Cleveland Indians uniform circa 1931-32. The original photo was taken by George Burke in 1931-32, 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: Oral Clyde Hildebrand was born in Indianapolis, IN and died in 977 in Southport, IN. He went to college at Butler University. He played major league baseball from 93 to 940 as pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Browns and the New York Yankees, appeared in the 939 World Series, and was selected in 933 as an All-Star. SKU: GB10733
Item: GB10733
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