Portrait of Eddie Sawyer, manager for the Philadelphia Phillies. Bowman series. Printed on back: "Eddie Sawyer. Manager, Philadelphia Phillies. Born: Westerly, R.I., Sept. 10, 1910. Height: 6 ft. Weight: 210. Batted: right. Threw: right. Eddie had never been in the majors until July 26, 1948, when he took over as manager of the Phillies. It wasn't long before the Whiz Kids were whizzing but good. Eddie began his playing career in 1934. In 1939, as player-manager at Amsterdam, led league with .369 batting average. Was managing Toronto Maple Leafs when called to the Phils. No. 225 in the series of baseball picture cards. [Copyright] 1950 Bowman Gum, Inc., Phila., Pa., U.S.A. Picture Card Collectors Club, 5-star Bowman series."
