Photos measure 6" x 10" to 8" x 10". Ten images of the 1969 Denver Broncos are featured in this collection of vintage and reprinted photos. Bill Thompson and Floyd Little make appearances in the lot as well as quarterback Steve Tensi.
Despite a losing season in 1969, several Broncos players are shown stepping up and making plays. Grady Cavness is depicted breaking up a Chargers pass intended for running back Russ Smith, Bill Thompson lays a big hit on Oakland Raiders Warren Wells, and Floyd Little side-steps a would be tackler to bring the ball to the New York Jets 1-yard line.
On the Reverse: Multiple photographers credited, affixed newspaper clippings, typed descriptions, editor's markings, dated stamps, The Denver Post hologram. (A0788)
This image originated directly from the archives of "The Denver Post" and was intended for use in its pages. Designated as a first generation photo (Type A), 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 Denver Post newspaper. Therefore, the result is an actual first generation photographer's 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 Denver Post newspaper. In all cases, each selected image is of superior quality, subject matter, clarity, contrast and condition. Each image was archived by the Denver Post and includes the official Denver Post hologram, assuring its origin and provenance. Additional MEARS LOA included with each lot.
(MEARS Auction LOA~SB)