Portrait of Vern Bickford, pitcher for the Boston Braves. Bowman series. Printed on back: "Vernon Bickford. Pitcher, Boston Braves. Born: Hellier, Ky., Aug. 17, 1920. Height: 6 ft. Weight: 180. Bats: right. Throws: right. In 37 games for the 1949 Braves, Vern had a 16-11 record. Had lots to do with the Braves' 1948 pennant drive. Pitched the game that clinched the bunting. Vern's record that year (his rookie season) was 11-5. Opened 1947 with Milwaukee in relief roles. Got a starting assignment. Won 1-0. Kept on as starter. A control pitcher with fine curve ball. No. 57 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."
