1. Measures 5" x 7". Jesse Gonder is depicted wearing a 1959 Cincinnati Reds home uniform during spring training of that year. Gonder played his 1959 season with the Havana Sugar Kings after failing to make a roster spot on the Reds. On the Reverse: "Jesse Gonder" hand written in black pen, editor's markings, dated stamp, The Cincinnati Baseball Club stamp, Sporting News Collection hologram.
2. Measures 5" x 7". After a few years in the minors and other miscellaneous teams in the majors, Jesse Gonder found his way back to the Cincinnati Reds. This head-shot depicts Gonder wearing his Reds home uniform during the 1963 season. On the Reverse: "Jesse Gonder" hand written in blue pen, dated stamp, Cincinnati Reds News Photograph stamp, Sporting News Collection hologram.
3. Measures 3.5" x 5". Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jesse Gonder is depicted during the 1966 season in this photograph. On the Reverse: "Jesse Gonder 1966" hand written in blue pen, editor's markings, Sporting News Collection hologram. (C1913)
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.
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