This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/26/2011
The New York Rangers, one of the oldest franchises in the NHL, is the focus of this immense collection. Though cowboys are seldom seen in New York, the team got its name from their first owner, Tex Rickard. After helping the New York Americans become a sensation in the "Big Apple", the NHL awarded Rickard with a team of his own; the team was immediately dubbed "Tex's Rangers" by the media and the name stuck ever since.
After their 1926 debut, the Rangers achieved immediate success taking the NHL American Division title and winning the Stanley Cup Title in just their second season. After winning three titles in their first twenty years, the Rangers have been an NHL afterthought until they earned the 1993-94 Stanley Cup title, their first in fifty four years.
This collection showcases the New York Rangers from the mid 1960s to mid '90s. On the Reverse: Multiple photographers credited via stamp or sticker, hand written descriptions, stickered descriptions, Holding Charge stamps, Sporting News Collection holograms. This lot is comprised of 117 8" x 10" photos, 7 smaller photos, and 8 laser photos. (e0498)
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.