DATE: 1940 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: Chicago Cubs SUBJECT: Rip Russell 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 Rip Russell, pictured in his Chicago Cubs uniform circa 1940. The original photo was taken by George Burke in 1940, 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: Glen David Russell was born in 95 in Los Angeles, CA and died in 976 in Los Alamitos, CA. He played major league baseball from 939 to 947 as infielder for the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Red Sox, and appeared in the 946 World Series. SKU: GB11364
Item: GB11364
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