Photos measure 3" x 4.5" to 8" x 10". This collection of seven photographs depict several St. Louis Cardinals players from the 1940s to 1950s including one image of an unidentified man holding a Rogers Hornsby jersey in 1976. Some of the players that help comprise the lot are Max Lanier, Manager Eddie Dyer, Art Lopatka, and Don Ross. Also included in this lot is a photograph of several St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies players surrounding an injured Stan Lopata after Lopata was hit by a pitch in St. Louis.
On the Reverse: Multiple photographers credited via stamp, affixed description, hand written descriptions, editor's markings, The Sporting News stamp, Sporting News Collection hologram. (C1187)
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.
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