DATE: 1934-36 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: St. Louis Browns SUBJECT: Sam West 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 Sam West, pictured in his St. Louis Browns uniform circa 1934-36. The original photo was taken by George Burke in 1934-36, 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: Samuel Filmore West was born in 904 in Longview, TX and died in 985 in Lubbock, TX. He played major league baseball from 927 to 942 as outfielder for the Washington Senators, St. Louis Browns and the Chicago White Sox, and was selected 4 times as an All-Star. Following his playing career, West served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After discharge from the service, he spent three years as a coach with the Washington Senators. SKU: GB11686
Item: GB11686
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