This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/3/2012
Offered for auction in this lot is a collection of over 75 photos of MLB superstars and Hall of Famers. Some of the players present include Christy Matthewson, Willie McCovey, Eddie Collins, Eddie Mathews, Frank Chance, Juan Marichal, Hal Newhouser, Tommy LaSorda, Buck Leonard, Bob Lemon, Harmon Killebrew, Ryne Sandberg, Rabbit Maranville, Orlando Cepeda, Gaylord Perry, Johnny Mize, Eddie Murray, Yogi Berra, Carlton Fisk, Joe Morgan, Bruce Sutter, Willie Stargell, Ozzie Smith, Tom Seaver, Red Schoendienst, Mike Schmidt, Brooks Robinson, Edd Roush, Dizzy Dean, Al Lopez, Pie Traynor, Johnny Bench, Lou Brock, Jim Palmer, Jim Bunning, Sparky Anderson, Walter Johnson, Lefty Grove, Dennis Eckersley, Bob Feller, Al Kaline, George Kell, Don Sutton Tony Perez, Phil Rizzuto, Robin Roberts, Billy Williams, Robin Yount, Early Wynn and Burleigh Grimes. Majority of photos measure 8" x 10" with some smaller sizes mixed in and contain various handwritten notations, affixed cutlines and date/photographer's stamps on their reverse. Sporting News Holograms. (S0565)
This image originated directly from the archives of "The Sporting News" and was intended for use in its pages. Designated as a Generation 1 photo, this image was developed directly from the original photographers negative within approximately one to five years of the depicted person/event. In some instances, usually when a date stamp is present, the photograph was developed within a year or even days of the listed event. Photographers included in the collection include Charles Conlon, George Burke, George Brace, William C. Greene, Alex P. Silverberg, and George Dorrill. Some are identified; many are not but were provided by these world class photographers. Unlike standard wire photos, these images were often hand developed by the photographer sent to the Sporting News magazine. Therefore, the result is an actual first generation photographers print -again, not be confused with the more commonly found wire photo image. First major collection to enter the market of exclusive Generation 1 Photos.
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 Sporting News hologram, assuring its origin and provenance. Additional MEARS LOA included with each lot.
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