1. Measures 10" x 13". Ron Reed, pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, is shown after delivering a pitch during the 1971 season. On the Reverse: Russ Reed photographer's stamp, "Ron Reed, Atlanta Braves pitcher; July 1971" hand written in black marker and blue pen, Sporting News Collection hologram.
2. Measures 10" x 14". Bob Priddy, relief pitcher for the Atlanta Braves" is shown winding up to hurl a ball towards the batter in this jumbo photograph. On the Reverse: Russ Reed photographer's stamp, "Bob Priddy, Atlanta Braves reliever - June 1971" hand written in black marker and blue pen, Sporting News Collection hologram.
3. Measures 11" x 14". Atlanta Braves reliever, Bob Priddy, is shown immediately after a pitch in this incredible photograph. On the Reverse: Russ Reed photographer's stamp, "Bob Priddy, Atlanta Braves reliever - June 1971" hand written in black marker and blue pen, Sporting News Collection hologram. (01922)
With over a million images found in the complete archives of "The Sporting News Collection Archives", there were only a few hundred First Generation Jumbo Oversized images that were included in the find. Each image is unique, as there were no duplicate images of any subject. Unique in nature, each photograph is one of a kind! Matchless in quality, the color, contrast, tone and depths of the black and white media are magnified in the oversized format. Great images became phenomenal in appearance with this Jumbo sized format.
Unlike standard wire photos, these images were hand developed by the photographer and sent to The Sporting News magazine. Therefore, the result is an actual first generation photographer's print - again, not to be confused with the more commonly found wire photo image. This is the first major collection of exclusive first generation Jumbo Photos to enter the market.
(MEARS Auction LOA~SB)