1. Measures 8" x 10". This vintage photograph depicts Johnny Basler relaxing in 1913. On the Reverse: "Johnny Bassler B.B.; 3/19/13" hand written in pencil, editor's markings, Sporting News Collection hologram.
2. Measures 2" x 4". John Bassler is shown posing with friends as a young man in this photograph. On the Reverse: "Bassler" hand written in pencil, Sporting News Collection hologram.
3. Measures 6.5" x 8.5". Bassler is shown as coach of the Cleveland Indians during the 1938 season. On the Reverse: Dork photographer's stamp, Johnny Bassler BB" hand written in pencil, The Cleveland News stamp, dated stamp, Sporting News Collection hologram.
4. Measures 8" x 10". Bassler is shown standing by the dugout, bat in hand, while coaching the St. Louis Browns in 1940. On the Reverse: "Coach Johnny Bassler" hand written in black pen, The Sporting News stamp, Sporting News Collection hologram.
5. Measures 8" x 10". Johnny Bassler coaches his St. Louis Browns players from the first base line in this image. On the Reverse: George Dorrill photographer's stamp, "Bassler" hand written in pencil, The Sporting News stamp, Sporting News Collection hologram. (02207)
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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