1907 TECUMSEH INDIANS MI BASEBALL TEAM POSTCARD W/FRED MERKLE.
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Winning Bid:
$343.97
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, May 27, 2021 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, May 27, 2021 9:00:00 PM)
Item Description
3.5"x5.5" vintage matte postcard depicting 17 members of the 1907 Tecumseh ball club, including future New York Giants star, Fred Merkle, best known for his "Merkle Boner" play which cost the Giants an important pennant race game against the Chicago Cubs during his rookie season of 1908. The 1907 Tecumseh team finished in first place with a final record of 68-42 in the Southern Michigan League under Manager Bo Slear. Joining Merkle in the majors for a total of four seasons would be pitcher Gene Krapp, who spent two years with the Cleveland Naps of the AL in 1911 and 1912 along with two seasons for the Buffalo club of the Federal League, 1914 and 1915. All team members are identified by first initial/last name based on their location in the photo. Image retains superb clarity with no significant condition issues present. Divided postcard back remains blank and unused. Exc. From the Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake's COA.
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