Bob Boken

Portrait of Bob Boken, baseball player for the Chicago White Sox. Inset portrait of Lou Gehrig. Big League Chewing Gum (R-320) series. Printed on front: "Bob Boken. Lou Gehrig says." Printed on back: "No. 74, 1934 series. Bob Boken, Chicago White Sox. Bob Boken is a handy man to have on a ball club, for he can play any infield position. Last year he worked at second base, third base and shortstop for Washington, and batted .278 in 55 games. Bob was born in Maryville, Ill. in 1909. He is 6 feet, 1-1/2 inches tall, and weighs 180 pounds; bats and throws right-handed. He was bought by the Senators from Kansas City, where he had played for two seasons. With Kansas City in 1932, he hit .280 in 161 games. he was secured by the White Sox from Washington during the present season. Lou Gehrig by arrangement with Christy Walsh. Who was the most consistent base stealer last year? See answer on card no. 86. This is one of the 1934 series of pictures of Big League baseball stars. Collect the entire series. Big League chewing gum, Goudey Gum Co., Boston. Made in U.S.A."