Most photos measure 7" x 8.5". The 1975 World Series' between the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox. Featured in this lot are images of Johnny Bench catching as Carl Yastrzemski pops foul and Pete Rose celebrating a victory. The lot consists of photo copied images on thin paper giving it a straight from the printing press feel.
These images originated directly from the archives of "The Sporting News" and was intended for use in its pages. 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.
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. Additional MEARS LOA included with each lot.
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