1. Measures 8" x 10". A "Baseball Hall of Fame" trailer is parked at Shibe Park, home of the Philadelphia Athletics and Phillies, prior to a city series game between the to ball clubs in 1952. The group in front of the trailer include Jimmie Dykes, Athletics skipper, and Ed Sawyer, former Phillies manager. On the Reverse: The Evening Bulletin photographer's stamp, affixed newspaper clipping, editor's markings, dated stamp, Sporting News Collection hologram.
2. Measures 8" x 8". Dizzy Dean, former St. Louis Cardinals great, is depicted before the microphone at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 1953. Behind Dean is a plaque celebrating Dean's legendary career. On the Reverse: "Cooperstown 1953 Trautman-Dean" hand written in black marker, editor's markings, Sporting News Collection hologram.
3. Measures 7" x 9". Baseball greats try to get the upper hand on each other while attending a National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 1955. The ball players include (from left to right) Mickey Cochrane, Carl Hubbell, Charlie Gehringer, Tris Speaker, Ed Walsh, and Cy Young. On the Reverse: Hand written description, editor's markings, Sporting News Collection hologram.
4. Measures 7.5" x 9". The Boston Sports Lodge B'Nai B'Rith honored several baseball greats at their annual dinner. Honored at this dinner are (sitting: left to right) Casey Stengel, Charley Gehringer, Cy Young, Ed Walsh, Fred Clarke, Paul Waner, (standing: left to right) Dazzy Vance, Bill Dickey, Lefty Grove, Harry Hooper, Will Harridge, Carl Hubbell, Mickey Cochrane, Tris Speaker, Ted Lyons and Joe McCarthy. On the Reverse: Charles B. Carey photographer's stamp, affixed description, "Cooperstown 1955" hand written in pencil, editor's markings, dated stamp, Sporting News Collection hologram. (A0668)
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 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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