This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/28/2011
It takes a lot more than just the players to have an NFL game. You need somewhere to play. You need someone to sign the checks for everything. You need former players and coaches to explain the action on the field in an entertaining manner. This lot of 47 photos captures all these aspects of the operation that allow the game to happen in the first place. There are 10 photos of various NFL & Collegiate Stadiums; the Rose Bowl, Old Texas Stadium, The LA Coliseum, Soldier Field, The Cotton Bowl, Ohio Stadium, Joe Robbie Stadium and Arrowhead Stadium are all represented. Famous announcing duo John Madden and Pat Summerall are represented in 17 and 7 of the photos, respectively, with most of the shots of Madden coming from his days coaching the Oakland Raiders. There are also 10 photos of longtime Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt and 3 of announcer Ahmad Rashad including one where he is pictured with Bill Murray amd Gregory Hines. Most of the photos measure 8" x 10" with some smaller sizes mixed in and contain various handwritten notations and photographer's stamps on their reverse. Sporting News Holograms. (I0072)
This image originated directly from the archives of "The Sporting News" and was intended for use in its pages. Designated as a Generation 1 photo, 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 photographers 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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