A rare oversized color photo of the 1956 World Series champion New York Yankees and once owned by their manager, Casey Stengel, is among the top items in the latest online catalog from RMY Auctions. The 8x10” Kodachrome remains in virtually perfect condition. Laid behind the original matte folder, the entire piece measures about 10 x 12” and was originally part of the … [Read more...] about Rare Color Photo of 1956 Yankees at Auction
1956
Photo of the Day: The First Robinsons of Spring
It was a harmonic convergence of greatness in the quiet days of spring 1956. One player had already established himself as one of the best in the game and would play in just 117 more games before retiring. The other stood just days away from the debut of a Hall of Fame career. Our RMY Auctions Photo of the Day is an original United Press International Photo of Dodgers … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: The First Robinsons of Spring
Photo of the Day: Mick and Klu
Two of the most feared hitters of the 1950s rarely got together on the field. It was long before interleague play and during that decade, they never met in a World Series. So when they appeared in the same place—presumably at the 1956 All-Star Game, photographers couldn’t resist the opportunity to grab a picture. Our RMY Auctions Photo of the Day showcases Mickey Mantle … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Mick and Klu