1935 1935 World Series Ford Motor Company Display Ad

Presented is an eye-catching 1935 Ford Motor Company radio broadcast advertisement for that season s upcoming World Series between the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago Cubs. The poster features black & white photographs of ten Tiger stars, each of whom had a fine season. The 35 Tigers were loaded for bear, or sadly for Chicago fans, Cubs. The top of the advertisement poster reads, Ford BROADCASTS of the World s Series . Across the top of the poster, left to right, are four photos: Charlie Gehringer, Hall of Fame second baseman who hit .330 in 35, with 123 runs and 108 RBIs; Goose Goslin, Hall of Fame outfielder who hit .292 that year, with 111 RBIs; Elden Auker, pitcher with a 18-7 record; Hank Greenberg, Hall of Fame first baseman who had a monster season, batting .328, with an AL leading 36 home runs, and a league leading 168 RBIs. In the middle of the poster is Hall of Fame catcher, player-manager Mickey Cochrane, who batted .319 that year. To the left of Cochrane is pitcher Schoolboy Rowe, 19-13; Under Rowe is pitcher Tommy Bridges, 21-10; below Cochrane is outfielder Pete Fox, who hit .321, with 111 RBIs; to the right of Fox is pitcher General Crowder, 16-13. What a powerhouse! The Tigers won the World Series, 4-2 in games, to become the 35 World Champions. The poster s visible measurement is 22.25 x 35.4 , framed to 24 x 37 . The poster is in EXCELLENT condition.

Sold Price: $1000.00