(MILITARY WWI) ROGAN WILBUR BULLET Group of six real photo

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Price Realized: $ 600

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Estimate: $ 600 - $ 800

(MILITARY--WWI.) ROGAN, WILBUR "BULLET." Group of six real photo postcards, showing Rogan with his unit in the Philippines * Wilber Rogan's later calling card. Standard post-card size, 3-1/2 x 5-1/4 inches. In excellent condition, the card a bit worn. Philippines, circa 1911-1919

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Wilbur "Bullet" Rogan (1893-1967) was a Baseball Hall-of-Famer who served with the United States army in the Philippines. Rogan was a pitcher and outfielder for the Kansas City Monarchs from 1920-1938. His early baseball career began in the U.S. Army, where he played for a famous team in the all-black 25th Infantry. After joining the Kansas City Monarchs, he was the top pitcher and one of the best hitters on a team that won three pennants from 1923 to 1925 and the Negro League World Series in 1924. He became a playing manager in 1926 and led his team to another league title in 1929.