This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/1/2012
This lot of 9 photos captures a variety of hogskin heroes including Hugh McElhenny, Tony Dorsett, Les Richter, Norm Van Brocklin, Clyde Bulldog Turner, Lee Roy Jordan, Billy Wade, Roosevelt Brown, George Connor, Dante Lavelli and Lenny Moore. Measurements range from 5" x 8" to 8" x 10". Photos contain various cutlines, date stamps and Seattle Times Archives holograms on their reverse. (J0488)
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)