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Summer/August 2006 Catalog  >  Sports  >  Collection of A New York Gentleman

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Lot 977: 1939 Hall Of Fame Induction Photograph (7x9")

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Reserve: $500.00
Winning Bid: $1,697.27
Price Realized: $2,028.24
Auction Date:8/28/2006 9:00 PM EST

The Hall of Fame's inaugural class, and clearly the finest in its history to date, was inducted on June 12, 1939. Honored and photographed that day Babe Ruth, Cy Young, Honus Wagner, Walter Johnson, Connie Mack, Eddie Collins, Napoleon Lajoie, Tris Speaker, Grover Cleveland Alexander and George Sisler. A rare, original image that includes the entire collection of other-worldly talents. "Acme Newspictures" press stamping on the reverse along with paper remnants from the original copy, EX-MT.

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