TAMPICO ALIJADORES MEXICAN LEAGUE TEAM REAL PHOTO POSTCARD WITH COCAINA GARCIA.
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$271.34 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, November 11, 2015 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, November 11, 2015 1:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #216 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 977 in auction 216
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Item Description
3.5x5.5 w/full team in uniforms and posed on a ball field w/some spectators in the stands behind them. "Kodak" stock w/glossy front. Shown knelling at far right is Manuel "Cocaina" Garcia. He played for this team between 1945 and 1948. He pitched professionally from 1926 to 1949 including playing for Negro League teams Cuban Stars East & West and New York Cubans. He was inducted into the Cuban Baseball HOF in 1969. Reverse is unused but does have photographers ink stamp. Trace of edge wear. Fine. Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake's COA.
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