He was in the early stages of a career prime that remains virtually unmatched. Still overshadowed by his internationally known teammate with the catchy name, Lou Gehrig took a backseat to no one in the baseball fraternity, where he was one of its most well respected players. Now, a rare full-length 1920s news photo of the Iron Horse is up for auction. The RMY … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Lou Gehrig, Mid-Summer Home Run Leader
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Photo of the Day: Lou Gehrig, Filmmaker
He had the reputation as being a shy sort, but Lou Gehrig did appear in front of movie cameras during his life. He also had a little fun behind one. At a time when moving pictures were still a fairly new concept, the Yankees welcomed at least one camera to their St. Petersburg, FL spring training site as they prepared to defend their World Series title of … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Lou Gehrig, Filmmaker
Photo of the Day: Gehrig Assists Yankee Workout Day After Retirement
He looked like a guy who could fend off any physical challenge but even a baseball god could not overcome the insidious impact of ALS. Strong and powerful at the beginning of one year. Unable to compete the next. The sad ending to his story is well known, but contrary to the impression some may have, Lou Gehrig didn’t completely walk away from the field … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Gehrig Assists Yankee Workout Day After Retirement
1927 Van Oeyen Ruth-Gehrig Photo Nets $90,768
An oversized photo of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig captured by noted baseball photographer Louis Van Oeyen prior to the 1927 World Series sold for $90,768 in Hunt Auctions' Premier Live Auction Wednesday afternoon. The price easily surpassed the pre-sale estimate of $25,000=$50,000. The 11x14" image of the Yankees duo, relaxing on the edge of the batting cage at Forbes … [Read more...] about 1927 Van Oeyen Ruth-Gehrig Photo Nets $90,768
Candid Gehrig Photo at Fenway Among RMY Headliners
With Babe Ruth finally out of the picture, Lou Gehrig had become baseball's marquee name in 1936. He had played in more than 1,700 consecutive games but showed no sign of fatigue. Now, a rare candid image from that season--taken in the ballpark of the Yanks' biggest rival--is on the auction block. RMY Auctions has kicked off its March Collectors Auction with over 500 … [Read more...] about Candid Gehrig Photo at Fenway Among RMY Headliners
Newly Uncovered Ruth-Gehrig Photo Dates to June 1932 Contest
Photographs of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig conversing or posing for the camera aren’t rare but newly discovered images that can be dated to a specific moment in time usually perk up the ears of collectors who appreciate them. In 1932, the two icons were sharing a conversation as the Yankees battled the White Sox in Chicago and the scene was captured by a local newspaper … [Read more...] about Newly Uncovered Ruth-Gehrig Photo Dates to June 1932 Contest
Photo(s) of the Day: Candid Snapshots of Ruth, Gehrig
Most baseball images from the pre-War era were taken by professional photographers. The era of cameras that were inexpensive and portable was still largely in the future. Field access for fans who did own cameras was uncommon. A pair of photos of two legends now at auction is the rare exception. The RMY Auctions Photo of the Day is a … [Read more...] about Photo(s) of the Day: Candid Snapshots of Ruth, Gehrig
Early Ruth Photos Dominate at Auction
A 1919 photo of Babe Ruth with a caption chronicling his sale from the Red Sox to the Yankees sold for $37,200 in an auction of over 200 valuable vintage sports photographs. That photo, apparently associated with publicity for one of the newsreels that were popular in theaters at the time, measures 9 1/2 x 7 inches and even three holes punched in the site didn't deter … [Read more...] about Early Ruth Photos Dominate at Auction
Scrapbook’s Other Find: Gehrig, Lazzeri at the Dish
The date was July 30, 1927. Lou Gehrig was in the midst of a Hall of Fame career on one of the most well-known teams in Major League Baseball history. Some say it was the best team in baseball history. Pictures now up for auction capture a fan's eye view of Gehrig and teammate Tony Lazzeri up to bat at Yankee Stadium during that historic season. The 6 1/4" x 10 … [Read more...] about Scrapbook’s Other Find: Gehrig, Lazzeri at the Dish
Notes: Gehrig Photo Brings $122,713; Curry Tops Leonard at NBA Auctions
That signed Charles Conlon photo of Lou Gehrig, one taken at the same time as his 1933 Goudey baseball card photo was snapped, sold for $122,713 early Sunday morning as SCP Auctions wrapped up the sale of a monumental collection of Yankees memorabilia. The "Pinstripe Dynasty Collection" was a special auction featuring dozens of valuable items collected over many years by an … [Read more...] about Notes: Gehrig Photo Brings $122,713; Curry Tops Leonard at NBA Auctions