MEARS Auction #30, Ends October 1st, 2011, 9:00 CST w/15-Minute Rule

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Lot #4:

1947 Bill Veeck and Bob Feller Cleveland Indians “St. Petersburg Times” Original 7 x 9 News Photo (“St. Petersburg” Hologram/MEARS LOA)

In this vintage 7" x 9" image Indians executive Bill Veeck and Hall of Fame hurler Bob Feller handle some paper work. To be specific, Feller is signing his contract for more than $80,000, which was the richest salary in baseball at the time. How things have changed!

The St. Petersburg Times traces its origin to the West Hillsborough Times, a weekly newspaper started in Duedin, Florida in 1884. This is an original photo, in many cases a Type 1 printed at the time of the event. File copies or type 2 photos are also found, and can be distinguished by the markings on the reverse.

(J0401)