C. 1910 ORIGINAL BOSTON BLOOMER GIRLS BASEBALL CLUB POSTCARD.
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Winning Bid:
$48.03
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, June 24, 2020 9:00:00 PM)
Auction:
Richard Merkin Auction #3
Item Description
3-5/8x5.5" vintage matte postcard features nine team members in full uniform along w/period baseball equipment in foreground. "Champion Original Bloomer Girls Base Ball Club, J. L. Galbreath, Owner" text along bottom. This postcard image has caused a great deal of controversy over the years as many baseball historians believe that the male player seated at the far right in front is none other than future Boston Red Sox star pitcher, Smokey Joe Wood. Additionally, the male player seated at far left bears an uncanny resemblance to HOF pitcher Addie Joss. Although there is documented evidence that Wood did play for Galbreath's Bloomer Girls team, there is no such supporting evidence that Joss ever played for such a club. To this day, many collectors still believe that at least Wood is pictured here and historical sales prices would support such an assumption. We have been unable to make a definitive determination and are not confirming or denying the possibility of Wood being pictured here. Card shows moderate handling wear w/heavy 3/8" crease at upper right corner and .25" tear at center left. Margins have some scattered handling creases and divided postcard back remains unused. VG. From the Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake's COA.
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