Most photos measure 8" x 10". One of the best and most storied powerhouses in college basketball, the North Carolina Tar Heels, are the focus of this immense lot of photos. The Tar Heels have produced countless NBA All-Stars and are constantly contending for a national championship, their latest coming in the 2008-09 season.
This lot features players form the 1980s and '90s as well as coaches such as Frank McGuire. Some of the players in this collection include (but are not limited to) Jerry Stackhouse, Kenny Smith, J.R. Reid, Rasheed Wallace and Eric Montross. Included is a terrific photograph of Jerry Stackhouse blocking an attempt from Wake Forest's Tim Duncan.
On the Reverse: Multiple photographers credited, affixed descriptions, hand written descriptions, editor's markings, affixed negatives, Holding Charge stamps, Sporting News Collection holograms. (01347)
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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