From the man who handled adversity better than any other. Shown here are: shaking hands with Hearn before the Bobby Thomson game, named opening game pitcher of 1951 playoff, 1949 signing with Rickey, 1947 WS opener, putting Dodger cap on daughter Patty (1953), with Roe and Erskine in 1951, going to the Tigers (3), released by Brooklyn, 1947 scientist, losing 1947 WS opener (w/Shotton), blanking Cards in 1946 playoff, with Bobby Thomson. EX+ and 7x9”, all 1950s.

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.