Gehrig, Yankees postcard help

[frankh8147]

I recently won this linen post card. The seller stated it is from the early 30's and the player swinging is Lou Gehrig. I looked around and found a few sources that identified it as such-i have links below. It also states on the back that "for nearly a decade" that ball park was used for spring training, which would mean it would have probably been printed in 1933 or 1934. My question is, is this piece period authentic from the 20's? I know there have been a wide array of fantasy pieces around so thats what worries me.

http://www.captainsblog.info/2012/02...raining/13282/

http://www.vintageball.com/BallParkPostcardsPage2.html

[frankh8147]

If it helps, the post card appears to be linen.

[aelefson]

Hi-
I have one mailed from the late 1940s. In my quick research on my piece, I came to the belief it was not Gehrig, but I do not remember what brought me to this conclusion. I could see it being available in the 30s and 40s, but I highly doubt it was produced in the 1920s. Good luck in your research.

Alan

[frankh8147]

Thanks! Based on the fact that the postcard says they have been using that field for almost a decade, I also believe I can safely say it is not from the 20's. That should place the piece at 1933 at the earliest and I wouldnt be surprised if it was issued later than that- like in the 40's as you stated.

[frankh8147]

Bump-pretty sure this won't be making it into my Gehrig collection at this point but I figure i'll give it one more shot for good measure - anyone know anything about this?

[glchen]

I had originally thought that was a fantasy card because it looked somewhat similar to these fake Ruth postcards (where Ruth's picture is in an oval) (Link). However, since another poster has said that he has that postcard w/ a postmark from the 1940s, it does look like it's vintage, but just not sure who the player is. Sorry, can't add any more than that.