DUTCH MEYER Real Photo Postcard RPPC 1937 Chicago Cubs George Burke

Description: DATE: 1937 ORIGINAL or REPRINT: Type 2 Original - Printed from the original negative, but in a later period TEAM: Chicago Cubs SUBJECT: Dutch Meyer PHOTOGRAPHER: George Burke APPROXIMATE SIZE: 3-1/2"x5-1/2" MARKS / STAMPING: Handwritten identification of photo's subject. Has standard postcard back but remains postally unused. NUMBER OF PHOTOS: 1 COMMENTS / CONDITION: Offered is an approximately 3-1/2"x5-1/2" real photo postcard of Dutch Meyer, pictured in his Chicago Cubs uniform circa 1937. The original photo was taken by George Burke in 1937, but this card was produced some time later (no earlier than the 1950's judging by the standard Kodak back). Comes from a large collection of such postcards that we will be listing over the coming months, all having standard postcard backs but being postally unused. Wear on these, if any, is mostly confined to minor corner and edge wear, but see scans for further details including condition. We do not deal in stock images or modern reprints, and all scans shown are of the actual item being sold. If you have any questions about a particular piece, please ask before the auction ends. BIO: Lambert Daniel Meyer was born in Waco, TX and died in 2003 in Fort Worth, TX. He went to college at Texas Christian University. He played major league baseball from 937 to 946 as 2nd baseman for the Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Indians. He was college football player and baseball manager, as well as the nephew of the famous and similarly named Texas Christian University football coach Leo "Dutch" Meyer. A native of Waco, Texas, Meyer played baseball and football at TCU in the 930's. On the gridiron, he was the favorite target of future Hall of Fame Quarterback Sammy Baugh. He scored all the points in TCU's 6-6 victory over Marquette in the 937 Cotton Bowl. Young Dutch took up a career in baseball upon graduating TCU and signed with the Knoxville Smokies. On June 23, 937, he made his Major League Baseball debut as a pinch runner for the Chicago Cubs. The Detroit Tigers bought his contract in 940, and he spent the next three seasons bouncing between Detroit and the minor league Buffalo Bisons. In 942, Meyer left baseball to serve in World War II, joining the U.S. Army Air Corps. When he was discharged in 945, he rejoined the Tigers who traded him to the Cleveland Indians. That season was Dutch's best, as he led the Indians in hits with 53 with an average of .292. After the 947 season, he was traded to the New York Yankees, who demoted him to the minors. After a few more seasons playing in the minors, he became a manager, making stops in Gladewater, Texas, Dallas, Tulsa, Oklahoma and Fayetteville, North Carolina. While managing in Tulsa in 955, Meyer got into a serious argument with a young Roger Maris. Maris was in a terrible slump and Meyer devised a series of drills to help his youthful right fielder, but Maris refused to do them. Meyer kicked Maris off the team, and was subsequently fired. Six years later Maris would break Babe Ruth's single-season home run record with the Yankees. After retiring from baseball in 956, Meyer also had a career in the oil and Insurance businesses. SKU: GB12114 Check out my eBay Store for more items like this: The Cat's Pajamas Collectibles Shipping / Insurance: All items will be securely packaged to ensure they are not damaged in shipping and will be marked or stamped "DO NOT BEND" to discourage postmen from shoving them into small P.O. or mail boxes. Unless otherwise stated, all shipping will be via USPS. Options are typically given for 1st Class or Priority for packages weighing up to 13 ounces, and Priority for packages 14 ounces and larger. Media Mail may also be optional for certain items. Shipping insurance for items valued up to $50 is included in the base shipping price shown. Shipping prices shown apply for United States domestic shipping only. 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