Photos measure 8.5" x 13" to 9.5" x 14". This collection of over-sized photos focuses on the Philadelphia Athletics. The photos range from close ups of a few of the 1952 Athletics to some of the young recruits for the 1965 season. Featured in this collection is a photo of Connie Mack with Jimmy Dykes.
On the Reverse: Donald W. Wingfield photographer's stamp, affixed newspaper clippings, affixed descriptions, dated stamps, editor's markings, Sporting News Collection hologram. (C1451)
With over a million images found in the complete archives of "The Sporting News Collection Archives", there were only a few hundred First Generation Jumbo Over-sized images that were included in the find. Each image is unique, as there were no duplicate images of any subject. Unique in nature, each photograph is one of a kind! Matchless in quality, the color, contrast, tone and depths of the black and white media are magnified in the oversized format. Great images became phenomenal in appearance with this Jumbo sized format.
Unlike standard wire photos, these images were hand developed by the photographer and sent to The Sporting News magazine. Therefore, the result is an actual first generation photographer's print - again, not to be confused with the more commonly found wire photo image. This is the first major collection of exclusive first generation Jumbo Photos to enter the market.
(MEARS Auction LOA~SB)