1936 Reemtsma Olympia #38 (Men’s 800 Meter Race)

1936 Reemtsma Olympia #38 (Men’s 800 Meter Race). POP1! Card Details: - Card: 1936 Reemtsma Olympia – Band II #38 (Men’s 800 Meter Race) - Grading: SGC 5 (EX – Excellent) - Athlete Featured: John Woodruff (USA, Gold Medalist, 800m Final) - Other Athletes: Likely Mario Lanzi (Italy, Silver) and Phil Edwards (Canada, Bronze). - Series: Reemtsma Olympia 1936 Cigarette Cards, Band II. - Caption (German): “Mit unwahrscheinlich langen Schritten lief ... Woodruff dem Ziele der 800 m entgegen.” Translation: “With unbelievably long strides, Woodruff ran toward the finish of the 800 meters.” Historical Context: - Issued for the 1936 Berlin Olympics, also called the “Hitler Olympics.” - Produced by the Reemtsma cigarette company in Germany. - Albums were distributed to smokers who pasted cards into bound volumes (Band I & II). - Set documents Olympic athletes, events, and venues. - John Woodruff was a pioneering African-American runner who won gold in the 800m at age 21.

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Used (normal wear)