1. Measures 8" x 10". The 6'9" St. Louis Hawks' center Bob Pettit is depicted in his white Hawks jersey with a ball on his hip. On the Reverse: "Bob Pettit St. Louis Hawks" stamp, dated stamp, Property of Newspaper Division Field Enterprises stamp, Sporting News Collection stamp.
2. Measures 8" x 10". Bob Pettit, Hall of Fame St. Louis Hawk, is depicted kneeling down in this cropped out image. Pettit dons his white hawks apparel in this 1960s photograph. On the Reverse: Affixed newspaper clipping, "Bob Pettit St. Louis Hawks" stamp, editor's markings, dated stamp, Property of Field Enterprises stamp, Chicago Sun-Times hologram. (B1029)
These images originated directly from the archives of "The Sporting News"/"The Chicago Sun-Times" and was intended for use in its pages. Designated as first generation photos (Type A), these images were 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 and The Chicago Sun-Times 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 Sporting News and Chicago Sun-Tines newspapers. In all cases, each selected image is of superior quality, subject matter, clarity, contrast and condition. Each image was archived by the Sporting News/Chicago Sun-Times and includes the respective holograms, assuring its origin and provenance. Additional MEARS LOA included with each lot.
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