This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/26/2011
1. Measures 8" x 10". St. Louis Browns pitcher Mike Blyzka is depicted kneeling down while he sports his home uniform during the 1953 season. On the Reverse: St. Louis Browns stamp, "Mike Blyzka pitcher 1953" hand written in pencil and marker, editor's markings, Sporting News Collection hologram.
2. Measures 8" x 10". This vintage photograph depicts Mike Blyzka of the St. Louis Browns throwing a pitch for the cameras. Blyzka sports his 1953 Browns home uniform in the photo. On the Reverse: St. Louis Browns stamp, "Mike Blyzka pitcher" hand written in pencil, editor's markings, dated stamp, Sporting News Collection hologram.
3. Measures 8" x 10". Former Washington Senator's infielder Ossie Bleuge is shown the Secretary and Controller of the Minnesota Twins during the 1965 season. On the Reverse: "1965 (former player)" hand written in blue pen, editor's markings, Sporting News Collection hologram. (E0982)
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.