DATE: 1943-44 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: Chicago White Sox SUBJECT: Wally Moses 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 Wally Moses, pictured in his Chicago White Sox uniform circa 1943-44. The original photo was taken by George Burke in 1943-44, 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: Wallace Moses was born in Uvalda, GA and died in 990 in Vidalia, GA just 2 days after his 80th birthday. He played major league baseball from 935 to 95 as outfielder for the Philadelphia Athletics, Chicago White Sox, and the Boston Red Sox, and appeared in the 946 World Series. Following his playing career, Moses was a coach for the Athletics, Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers from 952 through 970. He was known as one of the foremost batting instructors of the time. SKU: GB11321
Item: GB11321
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