1940 Camel Cigarettes Baseball Ad

In 1940 and 1941, the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company launched their Camel Cigarettes "Extras" Ad campaign. Endorsees included: Vice President and Chief engineer at TWA Tommy Tomlinson; Grand Champion Cowboy Paul Carney; Polo player- rodeo rider Peggy McManus; Race drive Wilbur Shaw; "Worlds fastest swimmer" Peter Fick; Golfer Ben Hogan, and baseball players, Joe DiMaggio, "Bucky Walters, and George Chase.

This "They've Got The Extras That Win Ball Games" Advertisement was the back cover of the August 12, 1940 issue of Life Magazine. The ad pictures Joe DiMaggio - "He topped both major leagues in batting last year;" Bucky Walters - "He won more games in 1939 than any other pitcher in the majors;" George Chase - "He stole more bases last year than any other man in the majors. The ad also appeared in 1940 newspapers.

1940 Camel Cigarettes Baseball Player Endorsed Ad


August 12, 1940 Life Magazine Ad	1940 Camel Cigarettes Newspaper Ad

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