This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/1/2012
This lot of 9 photos captures a variety of pigskin pros including Sonny Jurgenson, Lee Roy Jordan, Hugh McElhenny, Andy Robustelli, Deacon Jones, Leroy Kelly, O.J. Simpson, George Shaw and Mel Triplett. Measurements range from 6" x 8" to 8" x 10". Photos contain various cutlines, handwritten notations, date stamps and Seattle Times Archives holograms on their reverse. (J0434)
The Seattle Times originated as the Seattle Press-Times, a four page newspaper founded in 1891 with a daily circulation of 3,500, which Maine teacher and attorney Alden J. Blethen bought in 1896. This is an original photo, in many cases a Type 1 printed at the time of the event. File copies or type 2 photos are also found, and can be distinguished by the markings on the reverse.
(MEARS Auction LOA~SB)