1. Measures 8" x 10". Patrick Ewing of the Georgetown Hoyas looks to split two Houston defenders. On the Reverse: Malcolm W. Emmons photographer's stamp, "Pat Ewing" hand written in black pen, Sporting News Collection hologram.
2. Measures 8" x 10". Georgetown legend Patrick Ewing is shown on the bench taking a break in this photo. On the Reverse: Malcolm W. Emmons photographer's stamp, "33 - Ewing - Georgetown; Pat Ewing" hand written in black pen, Sporting News Collection hologram.
3. Measures 8" x 10". Patrick Ewing looks for a Georgetown teammate to pass to. On the Reverse: Malcolm W. Emmons photographer's stamp, "33 - Pat Ewing - Georgetown; Patrick Ewing" hand written in black and blue pen, editor's markings, Sporting News Collection hologram.
4. Measures 8" x 10". New York Knicks center/forward Patrick Ewing walks down the court in this vintage photo. On the Reverse: Affixed description and information, Date Used stamp, Sporting News Collection hologram. (00137)
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.