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Philadelphia Athletics team foldout, 1911

Philadelphia Athletics team foldout, 1911

2 - Real Photo Postcards, Team PhotosSeptember 13, 2020

Double panel postcard issued after the Philadelphia A’s had won their American League championship just prior to their ultimate victory in the 1911 World Series against the New York Giants. The team is wearing their famous elephant sweaters.

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A's in their sweaters

The A's show off their elephant sweaters

Year1911Item Size3.5 x 5.5Item TypePostcardShare

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