This lot of 65 photos captures one of the greatest hurlers in New York Yankees franchise history, Hall of Fame southpaw Whitey Ford. Also pictured with Whitey in this lot are Casey Stengel, Mickey Mantle, Cool Papa Bell, Jocko Conlan, Juan Marichal, Sunny Jim Bottomley, Yogi Berra, Cassius Clay, Warren Spahn, Ralph Houk, Wilmer Mizell, Steve O'Neill, Eddie Lopat, Jim Turner, Luis Arroyo and Mrs. Whitey. Measurements range from 5" x 6" to 8" x 10". Photos contain various handwritten notations, affixed cutlines and date & photographer's stamps on their reverse. Boston Herald Archives Holograms. (M0666)
The original Boston Herald was founded in 1846 by a group of Boston printers jointly under the name of John A. French & Company. The paper was published as a single two-sided sheet, selling for one cent. This is an original photo, in many cases a Type 1 printed at the time of the event. File copies or type 2 photos are also found, and can be distinguished by the markings on the reverse.
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(MEARS Auction LOA~SB)