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Lot 1443: Willie Mays ( 1958)

ITEM DESCRIPTION

 
Reserve: $25.00
Winning Bid: $479.01
Price Realized: $572.42
Auction Date:12/15/2006 9:00 PM EST

Excellent image of the “Say Hey Kid” taking his swings during exhibition play of 1958. That year he would begin his streak of eight consecutive seasons of 100 or more RBIs and runs scored per. Original press clipping. EX-MT. 12x7.5”.

This lot is from the legendary San Francisco Examiner Archive (SFXArchive).
This is one largest collections ever of historic vintage photos spanning the entire 20th century. The San Francisco Examiner was the first paper acquired by William Randolph Hearst and itself was the subject of the film classic Citizen Kane. The majority of the photographs are fully identified, and back-stamped with dates. Included throughout this auction is a diverse mix of subjects including sports, historical, political, transportation, Hollywood, and all facets of entertainment.


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