Portrait of Alvin Crowder, pitcher for the Washington Senators. Big League Chewing Gum (R-319) series. Printed on front: "Alvin Crowder, G.G. Co., 1933." Printed on back: "No. 122, Alvin Crowder, Washington Senators. One of the Senator pitching aces in winning American League championship in 1933. Twirled in American League since 1926 and always ranked with the best. Won 15 straight victories in 1932 and added another to his string before losing to Red Sox in Spring of 1933. Began pitching career in the Army in Philippines. Later won 19 straight games, while still in army, and entered profesional ball. A right-hander, 32 years old, 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs 170. Signed with Washington in 1926, played few years with Browns and returned to Senators in 1930. This is one of a series of 240 baseball stars. Big League chewing gum, Goudey Gum Co., Boston. Made by the originators of Indian gum, G.G. Co., 1933."
