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LEW FONSECA - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 159099

The ball player known for his use of film to analyze players inscribes this photo to a fan Inscribed Photograph signed: "My best wishes/ to Bill Zekus/ From-Lew Fonseca". B/w, 3½x5½.

Price: $70.00

Condition: Fine condition
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LEW FONSECA
The ball player known for his use of film to analyze players inscribes this photo to a fan
Inscribed Photograph signed: "My best wishes/ to Bill Zekus/ From-Lew Fonseca". B/w, 3½x5½. From the Baseball Library: "Versatile in the field and spectacular at the plate, 1929 was Fonseca's only season as a regular at one position (first base with Cleveland), and he responded by hitting .369. He topped the .300 mark six times, but had trouble staying healthy. He suffered a broken leg in 1928, and a broken arm in 1930. A torn ligament in his leg ended his career. Though the 1929 AL batting champ had a distinguished playing career, his long-term contribution to baseball was pioneering the use of film to analyze and promote the game. Fonseca became interested in cameras while acting in "Slide, Kelly, Slide," a 1927 comedy starring Joe E. Brown. He used film to detect flaws in his players as manager of the Chicago White Sox (1932-34). Fonseca became director of promotions for both the AL and NL." Lightly worn edges. Ink note on verso (unknown hand, no show through). Otherwise, fine condition.

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