Vintage textured matte-finish 4 x 6 portrait of Foxx by George Burke, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To—my friend Harry Ruby, Best wishes, 'Jimmie' Foxx.” Affixed to a same-size cardstock mount. In fine condition, with areas of light silvering to the background. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Ruby was a composer and screenwriter, who famously teamed up with lyricist Bert Kalmar; he opted for a life of music after letting go of his aspirations to become a professional baseball player.
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