Postcard - F. Šťastný, Pressfoto

Product detailed description

condition: found, solid

Dimensions : 15.3 cm x 10.8 cm

A motorcycle racing legend and hero of the Jawa works team! A black and white Pressfoto real-photo postcard devoted to František Šťastný, Merited Master of Sport. On the left, a dynamic race shot: Šťastný wearing number 9 leaning deep into a corner in front of a crowd. On the right, a portrait with a mass of laurel wreaths, a Grosser Preis von Österreich 1960 sash, trophies and a Grand Prix de France poster. The printed text on the reverse praises the leading rider who made Czechoslovak motorcycle sport famous at home and abroad. Unused.

Facts at a glance

• Item: black and white real-photo postcard, unused, no stamp
• Personality: František Šťastný (1927–2000), motorcycle racer, Merited Master of Sport
• Sport: road motorcycle racing
• View: left, race shot with number 9; right, portrait with laurel wreaths and trophies
• Details: Grosser Preis von Österreich 1960 sash, Grand Prix de France poster
• Publisher: Pressfoto
• Reverse text: short profile of the rider in Czech

Expert note – FAQ

Who was František Šťastný?
František Šťastný was a Czech motorcycle racer and long-time rider for the Jawa works team. He won four world championship Grands Prix, finished second in the 350cc class in 1961 and was a five-time Czechoslovak champion. He was born in 1927 in Kochánky.

What was the title Merited Master of Sport?
Merited Master of Sport was the highest honorary sports title in socialist Czechoslovakia, awarded for outstanding international results such as world championship or Olympic titles and medals. On period postcards of athletes it was often given right after the name.

What was Pressfoto?
Pressfoto was the photographic and publishing department of the Czechoslovak News Agency, which issued postcards of athletes and other personalities among other things. These postcards with a short profile on the reverse are a popular and affordable record of sporting fame.