A bit O/T- My new fave card. Thanks OBC guys!!

[botn]

I think it is from 1946. A close up image of Reese in the same leaping pose was also used in a 1950 Police Gazette cover.

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Paul S

I believe it is from 1941 spring training. Originially B&W , then colorized for the 53B set. I forget who the runner is. We discuss this every now and then on the postwar vint side. Others will remember the details better than I.

Great card and congrats Leon! Although in the last few years I have sold a lot of my cards that I love, ,I have never been able to rid myself of this.

Originally Posted by botn

I think it is from 1946. A close up image of Reese in the same leaping pose was also used in a 1950 Police Gazette cover.

I do believe the 1946 photo was five years old when published.

[botn]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

I do believe the 1946 photo was five years old when published.

I knew it was colorized and from spring training but did not think it dated back to '41. Thanks for the info. One of the magazines mentioned identifies the other player, I believe. Will have to dig em out.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by botn

I think it is from 1946. A close up image of Reese in the same leaping pose was also used in a 1950 Police Gazette cover.

Thanks for sharing that ad (and the other info too, to the other guys). I love ancillary items.

[tedzan]

Hi Leon

Have to show this....a picture page from my 6-page article on the 1953 BOWMAN set....published in 1986 in Bob Lemke's BaseBall Cards Magazine.



TED Z
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