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Cal Hubbard (D. 1977) as a professional American football player and Major League Baseball (MLB) umpire. After playing football at Centenary College and Geneva College, Hubbard played in the National Football League (NFL) between 1927 and 1936 for the New York Giants, Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Pirates, playing the bulk of his career with the Packers. Hubbard is credited as being one of the inventors of the football position of linebacker.  He is the only dual member of the Baseball Hall of Fame (Cooperstown) and Pro Football Hall of Fame (Canton).

Steve Owen (d 1964) earned a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as head coach of the National Football League's New York Giants from 1930 to 1953. Owen's skill at designing defenses, his fundamentals-centered approach to the game and his innovative "A formation," a variation on the single-wing, also helped his offenses thrive and were key to his success. His personal style was memorable for the odd congruence of gravelly voice and easy disposition to go with his perpetual tobacco chewing.

Offered is this original 7” x  9” original TYPE I photo of Cal Hubbard with his new coach on the New York Giants, Steve Owen.  Hubbard was working at the time as an American League Umpire (he would later be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame for his stellar umpiring skills).  Crystal clear shot from Time Magazine archives. Original ACME Newspictures stamp on back.