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OSCAR ROETTGER - photo/postcard
Size: Approx. 3.5\" X 5.5\"
Subject:Oscar Roettger
Condition: (VG) with name hand-printed on verso
Postally used or unused: Unused
Specifics: Divided back, matte finish
Availability: (1) only!
Oscar Frederick Louis Roettger (February 19, 1900 – July 4, 1986) was an American first baseman and right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he first played as a pitcher for the New York Yankees from 1923 to 1924, and later returned to the major leagues with the Brooklyn Robins in 1927 and as a first baseman for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1932. In 1983 he was presented with the King of Baseball award given by Minor League Baseball. He played for the New York Yankees (1923–1924),Brooklyn Robins (1927) and Philadelphia Athletics (1932) He died at age 86 in St. Louis.
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