Portrait of Johnny Groth, outfielder for the Detroit Tigers. Bowman series. Printed on back: "Johnny Groth. Outfield, Detroit Tigers. Born: Chicago, July 23, 1926. Height: 6 ft. Weight: 180. Bats: right. Throws: right. Had a brief tryout with the Tigers in 1946. Played in 4 games, and went hitless. Was assigned to Williamsport for 1947, and quickly got into full stride. Hit .319 in 121 games. Had 26 doubles, 14 triples, 10 home runs. In 1948, with Buffalo, slammed 30 circuit clouts. Banged 11 homers for Detroit in 1949, first full year in the majors. No. 243 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."
