1915 BOB SHAWKEY (PHILADELPHIA) ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTO.
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$24.66 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, November 12, 2020 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 12, 2020 9:00:00 PM)
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Item Description
7x8-7/8" vintage glossy photo depicting former pitching great, Bob Shawkey, during his early playing days with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1915. Back of photo exhibits handwritten identification along with photographer's notes and date stamp of Apr. 18, 1915. After pitching for Connie Mack's Athletics for the first three years of his MLB career, Shawkey would go on to a long and successful tenure with the New York Yankees, including four 20 win seasons. Bob finished his pitching career with a record of 195-150 with an ERA of 3.09 and 1,360 strikeouts. Image clarity of the photo is superb, pinholes are present in all four corners, bottom corners present heavy creases. Back of photo displays lt. scuffing in spots. VG. From the Richard Merkin Collection and comes with COA.
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