‘Two eras; one championship’ might be the theme of our RMY Auctions Photo of the Day. The 7x9” original news photo shows the 1937 New York Yankees enjoying some post-game smiles and libations after dispatching their crosstown rivals in the World Series. A 4-2 win in Game 5 at the Polo Grounds handed the Bronx Bombers their second straight championship and sixth overall, … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Yanks and Beers: Bronx Bombers Celebrate ’37 Title
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Photo of the Day: Christy Mathewson in 1911
There were few athletes more famous than Christy Mathewson was a century ago. A look at the back of a 103-year-old photograph tells you all you need to know. The 1911 Silver Gelatin American Press Association photo pictures Mathewson gazing skyward while the back bears the identification any self-respecting newspaper man would have recognized: “Matty”. Like Tiger and … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Christy Mathewson in 1911
New to Market 1912 Joe Jackson Photo at Auction
A previously unknown image of Shoeless Joe Jackson is our RMY Auctions Vintage Photo of the Day. The 5” x 8 ¾” news photograph shows Jackson, playing for the Cleveland Naps in 1912, just his second full season in the big leagues. It’s attributed to famed Cleveland photographer Louis Van Oeyen whose name is written on the back, above the date stamp and Jackson’s name. … [Read more...] about New to Market 1912 Joe Jackson Photo at Auction
Rare Photo of Eddie Bennett, Famed 1920’s Yankee Batboy
You’ll have no trouble finding photographs of the 1920’s era New York Yankees. One of baseball’s all-time powerhouses included Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and other Hall of Famers and early baseball photographers were constantly around, snapping photos of the stars. What you won’t find very often is a photo of the fringe players and others associated with the club. Enter Eddie … [Read more...] about Rare Photo of Eddie Bennett, Famed 1920’s Yankee Batboy