This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/26/2011
This original, first generation photo, originated from one of the newspaper archives from the John Rogers Photo Archives.
Measures 6.5" x 8.5". Frank Leroy Chance is depicted wearing his 1910 Chicago Cubs road uniform during his tenure as manager. This photograph was developed in 1922 after Chance had signed a contract to manage the Boston Red Sox during the 1923 season. On the Reverse: Affixed description, editor's markings, dated stamps, numbered stamp. (F1379)
News service photos are also included, and in those instances, are identified as such by their respective stampings. Acme Wire Photo, Associated Press, International News, and United Press have provided images to the archives. Reverse images are included for identification purposes. As part of the production process for the newspaper, images may show production notes, photographer's stamps, date codes, and other markings associated with the production of the Sporting News newspaper. In all cases, each selected image is of superior quality, subject matter, clarity, contrast and condition. Each image was archived by the Sporting News and includes the official Seattle Times hologram, assuring its origin and provenance. Additional MEARS LOA included with each lot.
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