Coming off an exciting 1948 season that ended with a World Series championship, the Cleveland Indians had their fans buzzing in 1949. With owner/GM Bill Veeck in charge, you can rest assured that promotions were plentiful. One of the great souvenirs from the 1949 season surfaces, with this Cleveland Indians picture pack complete set of (30) with original envelope. The Indians had a very special “rookie” on hand in 1948, in Satchel Paige, who stands as the highlight of this offering. SGC has encapsulated the Paige photo from this set with a respectable grade of (VG-EX 4).



The balance of these nicely preserved 6-1/2 x 9” photos average (EX to EX-MT) with: Bobby Avila, Gene Bearden, Al Benton, John Berardino, Ray Boone, Lou Boudreau, Allie Clark, Larry Doby, Bob Feller, Mike Garcia, Joe Gordon, Hank Greenberg, Steve Gromek, Jim Hegan, Ken Keltner, Bob Kennedy, Bob Lemon, Dale Mitchell, Frank Papish, Hal Peck, Al Rosen, Mike Tresh, Thurman Tucker, Bill Veeck, Mickey Vernon, Early Wynn, Sam Zoldak, coaching staff with Bill McKechnie, and Cleveland Municipal Stadium. The envelope is complete and intact, and presents in pleasing state. Opening Bid $200.