This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/26/2011
1. Measures 6.5" x 9". Hank Aaron is pictured here with Milwaukee Braves teammates after the pair signed their contracts for the 1964 season. Jan 27 1964 & Associated Press Wirephoto stamps on reverse. Sporting News Hologram. (F0850)
2. Measures 7" x 9". Aaron is pictured here connecting for career home run number 715 off of Al Downing. "Retouch for Roto page" handwritten on reverse with Roto stamp. Sporting News Hologram. (F0850)
3. Measures 7" x 9". The Hammer is pictured here being mobbed by teammates after that most historic home run. Mar 9 1974 stamp on reverse with affixed AP Wirephot cutline. Sporting News Hologram. (F0850)
4. Measures 8" x 9.5". Here Aaron points out to Ernie Banks where his 500th home run landed as the Cubs shortstop approached the mark himself. May 4 1970 stamp on reverse. Sporting News Hologram. (F0850)
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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