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 8" x 10". This photo snapped at the dedication of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York features ten of the then eleven living Hall of Famers; Honus Wagner, Grover Cleveland Alexander, Tris Speaker, Nap Lajoie, George Sisler, Walter Johnson, Eddie Collins, Babe Ruth, Connie Mack and Cy Young. Ty Cobb apparently did not arrive until after the festivities. AP Wirephoto newspaper cutline affixed on reverse with Jun 13 1939 date stamp. (F1253)
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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