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Lot #1519
Jimmie Foxx

Superlative Burke portrait of The Beast

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Superlative Burke portrait of The Beast

Baseball Hall of Famer (1907–1967) who became the second major league player to hit 500 career home runs after Babe Ruth. Striking vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 George Burke full-length photo of Foxx at the plate in his Philadelphia Athletics uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Marion—you are a very sweet little lady—Jimmie Foxx.” Reverse bears a George Burke stamp. In fine condition, with scattered light silvering to dark background, visible only at an angle, and a couple trivial dings to borders. Signed photos of this size and quality are uncommon. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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  • Dates: #381 - Ended January 18, 2012





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