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Lot 333: 1932 World Series Photograph of Lou Gehrig Meeting James Corbett

ITEM DESCRIPTION

 
Reserve: $100.00
Winning Bid: $150.00
Price Realized: $179.25
Auction Date:9/23/2007 9:00 PM EST

Lou Gehrig and "Gentleman Jim" Corbett met during the World Series, September 28, 1932. The Yankees went on to defeat the Chicago Cubs. Photo is horizontal in format, 10" x 8" and has a small chip in the upper right corner and 2 small 1/4" tears. Photo overall is in very good condition with a nice gloss surface and good contrast. True to his name, former heavyweight boxing champion "gentleman Jim" is pictured wearing a suit with top hat, coat and scarf, extending his glove laden hand to Gehrig to shake.

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