Broke in as pitcher but was done by age 26. At 31, launched the mother of all comebacks -- learned to hit, returned to bigs, and was a dominant batter over a seven year stretch. Later on, O'Doul became an idol in Japan, serving as baseball's goodwill ambassador before and after World War II. In addition, he was a hero in his hometown of San Francisco, where his fame lives on through Lefty O'Doul's Bar. Vintage sepia 6 x 8.5 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Dr. Harrison, A regular fellow and my pal from Frank ‘Lefty’ O’Doul, Feb 23, 1934.” Beautifully double suede matted and framed with a raised relief containing the Yankees logo, his name and a biographical plaque Several creases to left side and bottom and a couple small water spots to inscription, otherwise fine condition. LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
