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Old 07-05-2007, 01:06 PM
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Default Chick Gandil Vintage Photo?

Posted By: davidcycleback

I'd have to see it in person to be sure, but it appears like the photo was physically made by George Burke. Though Burke usually stamped his name on his photos, the typing on back is exactly like the cataloging he used. I agree with Mike that it's not from 1916 but printed later. If it's by Burke, it would have been made circa 1930-40s. Burke died in the 1950s. In case you don't know, Burke is one of the most famous baseball photographers. He was the team photographer for the Cubs, White Sox and the NFL's Chicago Bears, and shot many of the images for the 1930s Goudey cards.

As far as the 'Sportflix' feel, I would have to see it in person. It could be surface cracking doe to age. Also, most of Burke's postcard sized photos have a matte finish.

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