Grover Alexander Coca-Cola Advertisement


Description

A slide of a black-and-white advertisement for Coca-Cola featuring a full-length illustration of Grover Alexander, seen posing in a pitching position. Alexander is wearing a Philadelphia Phillies uniform. He is leaning on his left leg with his upper body twisting to his left, making his right side visible. The text in the advertisement reads, "Alexander - Philadelphia Nationals - one of the greatest pitchers in the game today. Last year leading pitcher of the National League, pitching 49 full games. There's stamina as well as ability. Of course - Grover Cleveland Alexander drinks Coca-Cola", "Demand the genuine by full name - nicknames encourage substitution.", The Coca-Cola Col. Atlanta, Ga.", and "Sed for Free Booklet - "The romance of Coca-Cola" See alexape01_16.

Player(s)
Alexander, Grover Cleveland, 1887-1950
Team(s)
Philadelphia - NL (1883-)
League(s)
National League of Professional Baseball Clubs
Picture Date

1916–1916

Subject
Hall of famers; Pitchers (Baseball); Pitching (Baseball); Coca-Cola Company.; Advertising--Soft drinks
Source
Unknown
Stadium
Unknown
Location
Unknown
Folder Name / Binder
Slides A-Z: Aa-Al
Photographer
Unknown
Media Type
Slides (photographs)
Tags

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