1. Measures 8.5" x 11". Charlie Finley, owner of the Oakland A's baseball club, smokes a victory cigar after his Athletics defeated the Chicago White Sox during the 1971 season. The victory clinched the American League Western Division title for the A's. On the Reverse: "Charlie O. Finley" hand written in pencil, editor's markings, dated stamp, Sporting News Collection hologram.
2. Measures 8.5" x 11". Charlie Finley discusses Bowie Kuhn's decision to overturn the $3.5 million sale of three Oakland superstars during the 1976 season. On the Reverse: "Charlie Finley" hand written in pencil, editor's markings, dated stamp, Sporting News Collection hologram. (B1688)
This image originated directly from the archives of "The Sporting News" 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 Sporting News magazine. 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 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.