Set Summary
Part of 1949 Boston Braves team support for Jimmy Fund
Jimmy Fund was (still is) charity for childrens cancer research
Stand-up die-cut counter display used with boxes for contributions
Sepia-toned player images with large baseball in background
All players are shown in full-body action poses
Coaches Jimmy Brown and Billy Southworth (Sr.) are portraits
"Thank You! in behalf of 'Jimmy'" printed over baseball
Facsimile autograph also printed over baseball backdrop
Attached fold-out easel on back facilitated free-standing card
Note on back suggests card goes to largest contributor
References:
1) "Featured Set: 1949 Jimmy Fund Die Cut Boston Braves," Old Cardboard eMagazine, Issue #169 (March 2019), Item #2
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