As with most images from the archives of the Sporting News, this image is the only example archived in the Sporting News Collection. Capturing Lombardi in a moment of exhuberance, the candid portrait taken by world famous photographer Malcolm W. Emmons illustrates and elevates photography to an artform. Lombardi's toothy smile and horn rimmed glasses are captured during Vince's final games as a Green Bay Packer. Capping a career in Green Bay for which the coach captured 5 World Championships, this image shows Vince preparing to celebrate his team's 33-14 victory over the Oakland Raiders during Super Bowl II. With content, clarity, contast and condition being the cornerstone to a World Class photo, this image has it all!!! Measures 8"x10". First generation photo, with the following notations on reverse. Lombardi Super Bowl Green Bay-Oakland. Malcolm W. Emmons photographer stamp. (00307)
Designated as a Type 1 photo, this image was developed directly from the original photographers negative within approximately two years of the depicted person/event. Photographers included in the collection include Charles Conlon, George Burke, George Brace, William C. Greene, Alex P. Silverberg, and George Dorrill. Some are indentified; many are not but were provided by these world class photographers. Unlike standard wire photos, these images were often hand developed by the photographer and sent to the Sporting News magazine. Therefore, the result is an actual first generation Type 1 photographers print -again, not be confused with the more commonly found wire photo image. First major collection to enter the market of exclusive Type 1 Photo Prints.
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.