Lot # 274: 1892 Downsville NY "Old Favorites" Team Postcard

Category: Baseball Postcards

Starting Bid: $100.00

Bids: 1 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Spring, 2022 Premier Auction",
which ran from 3/16/2022 9:00 PM to
4/2/2022 9:00 PM



Likely printed between 1907 and 1915, attractive postcard pictures the "Old Favorites" team of Downsville, NY.  The players in the photo are identified, making it easy for us to spot Fred Odwell (1905 NL home run champion who played four seasons with the Cincinnati Reds and hailed from Downsville).  While some of the other ballplayers pictured may have spent time in organized baseball, Odwell is the one we can identify with near certainty.  The postcard does exhibit some chipping and corner wear, with some light pencil writing on the reverse.

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