Description: For the Baseball Hobbyist. . . 1955-1975 Card Commemorating Final Year of Oakland Oaks Baseball [#33] BOB SWIFT Issued in 1975 on 20th anniversary by longtime Topps photographer Doug McWilliams About the pictured player: BOB SWIFT (1915-1966) batted .258 over 8 minor league seasons. In 1955 he hit .278 as a 40-year-old in part-time action for the Oaks. Also a major leaguer, Bob saw action (totaling more than 1000 games) with the Saint Louis Browns (1940-42), Philadelphia Athletics (1942-43) and Detroit Tigers (1944-53). He skippered the Motor City club for parts of 1965 and '66. This card was issued by longtime photographer Doug McWilliams to commemorate the final season of the Oakland Oaks Pacific Coast League Baseball Club. It was issued in 1975 - twenty years after the Oaks played their final game. The card measures approximately 2-1/4" by 3-1/4", features a white border all around with black and white photograph. The player's name is in all capital letters at the bottom of the card and below that (in italics) is: Oaks and the man's position on the team. At first blush, the cards resemble very much vintage cards such as those by Remar Baking Company, Smith's (clothiers) and Sommer & Kaufmann. The back carries player name, vital statistics and major league experience (if applicable) and the logo "1955 20 1975" - all in blue. The card is unnumbered but has been assigned a number based upon its alphabetical order. This is an interesting item for longtime followers of the old Pacific Coast League (especially the Oakland Oaks) and is a tough-to-find commemorative issue. Condition is Near-Mint or better. ANY number of single cards (up to and including 8" X 10" in size) will ship for the one single card USPS Ground Advantage cost IF the buyer will request and wait for a combined invoice before paying. Also available is eBay standard envelope service for qualifying orders. Questions? Email us. _______________________ Important: Shipping Information A goal has always been to keep shipping costs low. Our primary objective is to sell cards and other things of interest to baseball hobbyists - not make money by overcharging on shipping. If you ever believe you are being overcharged on shipping, please email us and we will double-check the facts of the matter. Thank you! For U.S. customers (on most items) we combine multiple items purchased so you pay only the shipping charge on the heaviest item - all other items ship free of charge. (An exception would be if an item must be sent via media/book rate; also, on certain heavier items there may be an extra charge due to increased cost of shipping via Priority Mail instead of First Class.) In order to receive this combined item/one-fee service, PLEASE wait for or request a combined invoice. Otherwise fees accrue which we cannot eliminate. We will ship worldwide: Before buying citizens of all other countries, please email us first for the exact cost. We pack your order carefully - sandwiching cards between cardboard and utilizing boxes, bubble wrap, etc., as necessary - to ensure your items arrive in the condition you expect. Items are shipped the next business day. We ship 5 - usually 6 - days each week. Payment should be made within 7 days after initial purchase on invoice. p1960/pcl/pop ~ Please visit The Baseball Hobbyist eBay Store ~ Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
Price: 3.25 USD
Location: Edmonds, Washington
End Time: 2024-10-24T17:20:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.25 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Graded: No
Sport: Minor League Baseball
Autographed: No
Description: Commemorative card
Manufacturer: Doug McWilliams (DM)
Product: Single
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Vintage: Yes
