Lot # 544: 1949 Cleveland Indians Team-Issued Picture Pack Complete Set (30) with Satchel Paige SGC 3 & Envelope

Starting Bid: $200.00

Bids: 11 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "December 2023 Auction",
which ran from 11/24/2023 9:00 AM to
12/7/2023 10:00 PM



Coming off a World Series championship in 1948, Cleveland Indians fans had great cause to seek out souvenirs related to their highly talented team. One of the prized period souvenir stand offerings surfaces here, with this 1949 Indians team-issued picture pack complete set of (30), loaded with Hall of Famers and stars. Sized at 6-1/2 x 9", these photos report in a condition range of 40% Ex to Ex-Mt, 60% Vg to Vg-Ex.



Featured are:



Satchel Paige (HOF) encapsulated by SGC with a grade of VG 3;



Hall of Famers: Bill Veeck, Hank Greenberg, Bob Feller, Lou Boudreau, Larry Doby, Bob Lemon, Early Wynn, Joe Gordon;



Cleveland Stadium;



Coaching staff with Bill McKechnie (HOF);



Balance of players: Bobby Avila, Al Rosen, Mickey Vernon, Ken Keltner, Mike Tresh, Gene Beardon, Johnny Berardino, Bob Kennedy, Hal Peck, Ray Boone, Al Benton, Allie Clark, Jim Hegan, Mike Garcia, Steve Gromek, Frank Papish, Thurman Tucker, Sam Zoldak, Dale Mitchell.



Accompanying is the set envelope, printed with "1949 Cleveland Indians" on the front.

Opening Bid $200.

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