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” Information written on the physical slide reads, “CocaCola Ad” See alexape01_07.
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Picture Date
1916-1916