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[BASEBALL]. Original AP Proof Photo of Washington Senator Player Dutch Leonard, Senator Coach Nick Altrock, and New York Yankee Wes Ferrell, PSA Type I Authentic. AP, August 18, 1938. Black and white proof photo (8 x 11”) with teletype caption affixed to the right margin. Mild toning, rubbing. Excellent and one-of-a-kind. “Ferrell faces old team mates for Yankees Wes Ferrell, who discarded his Senator uniform (by request) less than a week ago to become a New York Yankee, got a warm welcome from Nick Altrock (center), Washington coach, when he returned today to pitch for the Yanks in third game of the series. Dutch Leonard (left) drew the assignment for the Senators. (AP Wirephoto).” Wesley Cheek Ferrell was a pitcher for several teams, including the Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, Washington Senators, New York Yankees, Brooklyn Dodgers, and Boston Braves. He was a two-time All-Star, and an AL wins leader. Emil John “Dutch” Leonard was a MLB pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Washington Senators, Philadelphia Phillies, and Chicago Cubs. He was a five-time All-Star. Nicholas Altrock was an professional pitcher and coach for several teams, including the Louisville Colonels, Boston Americans, Chicago White Sox, Washington Senators (for whom he coached). He was a two-time World Series champion. This proof photo is one-of-a-kind as per PSA. Type I photo with the PSA COA.