JOSH GIBSON HOMESTEAD GRAYS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO.
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Winning Bid:
$3,795.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, March 19, 2014 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, March 19, 2014 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #211 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1196 in auction 211
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Item Description
8x10" original glossy photo featuring incredible full figure image of Gibson posed on a ball field wearing catcher's mitt and holding a baseball. He wears a Homestead Grays uniform. He had multiple stints with the Grays between the years 1930 and 1946 and we believe this image dates to c. 1942-43. Reverse has ink stamp for weekly Cuban publication "Bohemia." Lower right has embossed imprint of noted Cuban photographer which reads "Jose Luis Lopez Photographer Habana." Minor handling wear but remains totally clean, bright and glossy. Exc. This is an exceptional photo of the man known as the "Black Babe Ruth." Gibson is one of the game's greatest players and a truly legendary figure. He was inducted into the National Baseball HOF in 1972. From the Richard Merkin Collection. Comes with Hake's COA.
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