Lot # 101: 1907 F. P. Burke Detroit Tigers American League Champions Postcard with Ty Cobb BVG GOOD 2

Scarce postcard capturing sixteen members of the 1907 American League Champion Detroit Tigers in a classic team pose, including Ty Cobb, Sam Crawford, manager Hughie Jennings, Davey Jones, Ed Killian, George Mullin, and Germany Schaefer. What makes this particular postcard so striking is the unique background design that features the superimposed image of a Tiger. This is just the fifth example of this particular Detroit team postcard we have offered in the past 22 years. All of the players are identified in print along the white base. The name of the manufacturer, “F. P. Burke,” is printed on the reverse. The card has not been addressed or mailed. The card (5.5 x 3.5 inches) has light creasing and even corner wear. Graded GOOD 2 by BVG (Beckett). This is a desirable Detroit Tigers souvenir dating from Ty Cobb’s second full season and the first of three consecutive American League championships for the club.