1. Measures 8" x 10". Brooks Robinson, outstanding third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles, accepts the Arch Ward Memorial Award from baseball commissioner William Eckert for his excellent play in the 1966 All-Star Game. On the Reverse: Hand written description in black pen, The Sporting News stamp, Sporting News Collection hologram.
2. Measures 8" x 10". Brooks Robinson is met at the plate by four Orioles teammates after he hit a grand slam in the tenth inning to defeat the New York Yankees during the 1970 season. On the Reverse: Carl D. Harris photographer's stamp, hand written description in red marker, The Sporting News stamp, Sporting News Collection hologram.
3. Measures 6" x 10". Baltimore Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson gets ready to make a throw to first in an attempt to get the out during the 1971 season. On the Reverse: Russ Reed photographer's stamp, "Brooks Robinson" hand written in pencil, editor's markings, The Sporting News stamp, Sporting News Collection hologram.
4. Measures 8" x 10". Brooks Robinson eyes up a pitch during an at bat in June of 1972. Robinson is depicted wearing his Orioles home uniform. On the Reverse: Photographer's signature (illegible), "Brooks Robinson June 1972" hand written in red and blue pen, The Sporting News stamp, Sporting News Collection hologram. (B1356)
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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