1957 MARIANAO TIGERS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO WITH BUNNING & MINOSO.
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Winning Bid:
$127.76 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, November 14, 2012 1:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #207 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1234 in auction 207
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Item Description
Original 8x10" glossy full team photo taken on ball field w/empty stadium in the bkg. Reverse has "Fotos Habana" stamp, publication notations and applied newspaper caption dated Feb. 20, 1957 as well as "Sporting News Collection" hologram sticker. Caption notes this team "Gave Cuba Its Forth Caribbean Series Championship When They Won The Ninth Annual Latin-American Tourney." Full list of players also included. Pictured are manager and former MLB player for the NY Giants Nap Reyes, Minnie Minoso and HOF member Jim Bunning (who had joined the Detroit Tigers a few years prior in 1955). 1957 was also his breakout year in the big leagues with a record of 20-8 for Detroit. Moderate handling wear w/some creases but mostly only visible in reflected light. Image remains totally bright and glossy. VG but would frame to Exc. appearance.
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