This lot of 33 photos contains pictures taken during the 1968 World Series which matched the Detroit Tigers and the St. Louis Cardinals. The Tigers would win in 7 games to defeat the defending champion Cardinals who at one point led the series 3 games to 1.
The Tigers posted a 103-59 record in the regular season to capture the AL pennant. Their offense paced the league in runs scored with 671 and home runs with 185. Offensive standouts included Bill Freehan, Norm Cash and Willie Horton. The pitching staff was led by MVP and Cy Young award winner Denny McLain who finished 31-6 with a 1.96 ERA and 280 strikeouts.
The Cardinals won the NL pennant thanks primarily to the right arm of Bob Gibson who also won both the MVP and Cy Young on the strength of his 22-4 record, a 1.12 ERA and 268 strikeouts. Other notable Cardinals contributors in 1968 were Tim McCarver, Orlando Cepeda, Lou Brock, Curt Flood and Steve Carlton.
Measure 6.5" x 9.5" to 8" x 10". First generation photos, with the following notations on reverse: Various photo credits, editor's markings, The Sporting News hologram, 1968. (01822)
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 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 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.
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