Portrait of Elmer Valo, outfielder for the Philadelphia Athletics. Bowman series. Printed on back: "Elmer Valo. Outfield, Philadelphia Athletics. Born: Ribnik, Czechoslovakia, March 5, 1921. Height: 5-11. Weight: 190. Bats: left. Throws: right. Hit .283 in 150 games in 1949, and batted in 85 runs. Joined A's at end of 1941 season, and has been with them ever since, with two years out for military service. Hit .300 or better for 3 straight years (1946-48). Elmer is constantly on his toes. In chasing deep outfield flies, he shows a truly amazing disregard for fences. No. 49 in the 1950 series of baseball picture cards. [Copyright] 1950 Bowman Gum, Inc., Phila., Pa., U.S.A. Picture Card Collectors Club, 5-star Bowman series."