More than 360 original photos, including several rarely or never before seen images of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Robinson, Mickey Mantle, Roberto Clemente and other sports stars from the past are on the auction block this week. Originating primarily in newspaper archives, the photos date as far back as the late 19th century. Long-time dealer Henry Yee … [Read more...]
Vintage Photo Auction Includes Ruth, Robinson, Mantle, Other Sports Legends
Over 400 original sports photos from decades ago are on the auction block in Hyee Fall Premium Photography Auction. Heavy on baseball history, the auction includes numerous images either never seen before and seldom offered material from prominent photographers of the past. Many are original newspaper images, with decades-old captions still attached to the back. … [Read more...]
“Ode to the 60’s” Sports Photography Auction Underway
A large, single-owner collection of sports photographs, mostly centered in the early 1960s, is on the auction block for the first time. Pennsylvania-based Birmingham Auctioneers is offering the photos in individual lots. There are over 350 images in the online catalog, including original wire photos from the Associated Press and United Press International, Type 1 press … [Read more...]
Neil Leifer Photograph Collection Coming to Auction
Hundreds of original images from the collection of legendary sports photographer Neil Leifer--many of them signed-- will go on the auction block next month. Guernsey’s will offer them as part of a special sale in New York December 2 and 3. Leifer is one of the most accomplished photographers of 20th century sporting events. Active professionally since he was a … [Read more...]
Rare 1950s, 60s Color Baseball Transparencies at Auction
The Metropolis Collection, a large group of vintage 1950's-1960's Kodachrome Transparencies including some of baseball’s most famous names, are giving fans and collectors a look back into the post-War 'golden era' of baseball. Among the dozens images being sold at auction this week are those featuring Mickey Mantle, Roberto Clemente, Ernie Banks and other stars, notables … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: Newly Discovered Image of ‘Bunting Babe’
Freshly uncovered, unique photos of Babe Ruth don’t come around very often but our Photo of the Day is just that. This one appears to show Babe Ruth doing something very un-Ruthlike. The 7x9 ½” image dates to 1921 and comes from a long-forgotten spot in a news archive. The full body image is of the Babe apparently working on his bunting skills or perhaps playing pepper … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: Rare 1920 Ruth In Action Image Attracting Interest
Ninety-five years ago, baseball was still trying to process the off-season sale of the player who had become a major gate attraction. The Boston Red Sox appeared to have found a first-rate superstar in Babe Ruth. Still youthful, the Baltimore native had come off a 1919 season in which he slugged 29 home runs, drive in 114 and gone 9-5 as a pitcher. He had played a role in … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: Yankees Infield Before 1928 World Series
Eighty-eight years after their “Murderer’s Row” lineup rode the express train to a dominant World Series sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates, writers and fans quickly began assessing the New York Yankees chances of winning it again in 1928. Arguing against the possibility would have seemed silly. Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig returned to anchor the lineup, but the Yanks had a roster … [Read more...]
From Harry Hooper to Greta Garbo: A Look at Celebrity Photos
This column provides a gallery of original and mostly vintage celebrity photos to give you an idea why they are popularly collected. Whether you collect memorabilia of sports, Hollywood movies, famous inventors or politicians, there are quality photos in the market for you. Art is in the eye of the beholder, and it certainly isn't up to me to tell you what photographs catch … [Read more...]
RMY Auctions Makes Debut with Fresh Stock of Vintage Photographs
Hundreds of vintage baseball and other sports photographs have made their way into the modern hobby market for the first time via a new auction house. Recently, Historic Images purchased a sizable collection of photos which had been held in private hands and locked away for several decades. Many of the boxes were still sealed and the contents unknown. Contained within were … [Read more...]