1. Measures 6.5" x 8.5". Ted Williams, Boston Red Sox slugger, is shown hanging up his uniform in the Red Sox clubhouse. Many thought this would be the Hall of Famers last game; he would go on to play six more seasons. On the Reverse: Affixed newspaper clipping, editor's markings, Sporting News Collection hologram.
2. Measures 6.5" x 8.5". "Teddy Ballgame" is shown with a big smile on his face after he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. On the Reverse: Affixed descriptions (worn), dated stamps, Sporting News Collection hologram.
3. Measures 8" x 10". Ted Williams eyes up a pitch with his tongue hanging out during the 1953 season. On the Reverse: Editor's markings, dated stamps, Sporting News Collection hologram.
4. Measures 8" x 10". This image features Ted Williams' plaque at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, Kentucky. On the Reverse: "This picture cannot be reproduced without permission of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., Cooperstown, N.Y." stamped in blue ink, dated stamp, Sporting News Collection hologram. (01300)
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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