1. Measures 6.5" x 8.5". Casey Stengel, manager of the New York Yankees, congratulates Joe McCarthy and Sam Crawford after the pair were inducted into the Hall of Fame. On the Reverse: "Cooperstown 1957" hand written in red pen, discoloration due to tape residue, Sporting News Collection hologram.
2. Measures 7" x 9". The 1957 Hall of Fame inductees display opposite emotions as the showcase their honorary plaques that will be placed in the halls of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. A giddy Joe McCarthy stands aside an indifferent Sam Crawford. On the Reverse; "July 1957 Joe McCarthy + Sam Crawford with their Hall of Fame plaques" hand written in red pen, editor's markings, discoloration due to tape residue, Sporting News Collection hologram.
3. Measures 7" x 9". Seven-time World Champion Joe McCarthy gives a short speech after he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in July of 1957. On the Reverse: "Joe McCarthy July 1957" hand written in blue pen, editor's markings, discoloration due to tape residue, Sporting News Collection hologram. (A0670)
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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