Portrait of Al Papai, pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. Bowman series. Printed on back: "Al Papai. Pitcher, Boston Red Sox. Born: Divernon, Ill., May 7, 1919. Height: 6-3. Weight: 190. Bats: right. Throws: right. Got start in Western League in 1940. With Springfield of the Western Association in 1941. On Springfield's roster, 1942-44, but the time was actually spent in military service. For several years after returning to baseball Al continued in minors. Made the majors with Cards, 1948. Waived to Browns, May, 1949; to Red Sox, Dec., 1949. No. 245 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."
