This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/26/2011
This original, first generation photo, originated from one of the newspaper archives from the John Rogers Photo Archives.
Measures 8" x 8.5". Juan Marichal, Tito Fuentes and Charlie Fox of the San Francisco Giants are pictured here along with Sandy Koufax & John Roseboro of the Los Angeles Dodgers and home plate umpire Shag Crawford during the melee that erupted during their game on August 23rd, 1965 after Roseboro's return throw to Koufax was a little too close to Marichal's ear for his liking. Associated Press newspaper cutline affixed on reverse with numerous Aug 23 1965 date stamps. (F1258)
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 Seattle Times hologram, assuring its origin and provenance. Additional MEARS LOA included with each lot.
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