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May 2007 Lelands - Gaynor  >  Sports  >  Baseball Photographs

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Lot 224: Yankee Hitters Wire Photo with Lou Gehrig and Joe Dimaggio (1938)

ITEM DESCRIPTION

 
Reserve: $100.00
Winning Bid: $270.40
Price Realized: $323.13
Auction Date:5/23/2007 9:00 PM EST

The New York Yankees were fielding a fierce line-up and at the top of baseball's American League when this news service photo was taken in August of 1938. Captured leaning on their bats in the dugout are: Charley Ruffing, Joe DiMaggio, Bill Dickey, Lou Gehrig, Bill Dickey and Monte Pearson. The 6.5 x 8.5" photo has the original caption sheet and news clipping affixed to verso. Also, some editor enhancements visible on this excellent photo.

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