Card, 1934 Dizzy Dean Baseball
Object number2009.092.01
Date1934
Mediumpaper and ink
Dimensions3 x 2 1/2 in. (7.6 x 6.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionCard, 1934 Goudey #6 HOF Dizzy Dean baseball card. An image of Dizzy Dean on the front of the card. On the back in green lettering is information about Dizzy Dean and his baseball career. Published by Big League Chewing Fun, Goudey Gum Co.Jerome Hanna "Dizzy" Dean (January 16, 1910 – July 17, 1974) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball, and was the last National League pitcher to win 30 games in one season. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1953.
Dean, who was born in Lucas, Arkansas, pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals (1930-1937), the Chicago Cubs (1938-1941), and briefly for the St. Louis Browns (1947).
The Pride of St. Louis, a motion picture based on Dean's career, was released in 1952
Status
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