Don Mueller
Grab
Description
Portrait of Don Mueller, outfielder for the New York Giants, holding a baseball bat. Bowman series. Printed on back: "Don Mueller. Outfield, New York Giants. Born: St. Louis, Apr. 14, 1927. Height: 6 ft. Weight: 185. Bats: left. Throws: right. Don is the son of Walter Mueller, former Pittsburgh outfielder. Got nickname "Mandrake" for magic hitting abilities. Started in organized baseball in 1944 with Jersey City. Was there next 2 seasons. With Jacksonville most of 1947, hitting at a .348 clip. Back with Jersey City toward the end of season. Hit the majors with the Giants in 1948. No. 221 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."
Details
- Resource ID:
- hr001479
- Subject:
- Mueller, Don (Donald Frederick), 1927-
- Baseball players--New York (State)--New York
- New York Giants (Baseball team)
- Baseball cards
- Publisher:
- Bowman Gum, Inc.
- Date:
- 1950
- Format:
- 1 baseball card : col. ; 2 x 2.5 in.
- Department:
- Ernie Harwell Sports Collection
- Location:
- Baseball cards-Bowman-1950-Mueller, Don
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.