This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/26/2011
1. Measures 5" x 7.5". Larry Doby is pictured here with the Newark Eagles of the Negro National League. "Larry Doby" handwritten on reverse with Jul 7 1947 stamp. Sporting News Hologram. (F0830)
2. Measures 7.5" x 9.5". Doby is pictured here with teammate and skipper Lou Boudreau. "Larry Doby Lou Boudreau" handwritten on reverse with Jun 14 1949 & Fay Foto Service stamps. Sporting News Hologram. (F0830)
3. Measures 6" x 8". Here Boudreau presents new proud papa Doby with a congratulatory cigar after his daughter was born the previous evening. International News Photo cutline affixed on reverse. Sporting News Hologram. (F0830)
4. Measures 7" x 9". Doby is pictured here with Don Newcombe and Japan's Foreign Minister Masayoshi Ohira while playing in the Japanese Central League. "Larry Doby Masayoshi Ohira Don Newcombe" handwritten on reverse with Sep 1 1962 & United Press International Photo stamps. Sporting News Hologram. (F0830)
5. Measures 7" x 9". Here Doby receives a back massage from Mrs. Doby, presumably. Dec 14 1957 & International News Photos stamps on reverse. Sporting News Hologram. (F0830)
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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