Rare large-format news photo capturing Jackie Jensen as a member of the New York Yankees in game against the Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park on July 18, 1951. The spectacular action shot pictures Jensen sliding into third base as Minnie Minoso attempts to make the tag. Research indicates that this moment in time occurred in the top of the seventh inning as Jensen unsuccessfully attempted to steal third base. Several handwritten editorial notations appear on the reverse in pencil, including "7-18-51 Sox vs. Yanks," as well as the date stamp "1951 Jul 19" (the date the photo was published). The photo (11.5x9.5") displays both paper residue and surface paper loss from having once been mounted, as well as moderate creasing throughout and a few small tears in the lower right corner. The photo has been matted (by means of brown tape on the reverse) to total dimensions of 15.x13.5". The base of the mount is lettered "Jack Sliding To Third Base New York Game." 

The Jackie Jensen Collection

This is one of fifteen lots in the auction originating from Jackie Jensen's personal collection. All have been consigned directly by a family member and have never before been offered for sale, either publicly or privately. Jackie Jensen was one of the greatest athletes of of his day and was an All-American standout on both the baseball diamond and gridiron at the University of California. While at Cal, he helped lead the baseball team to the championship of the first NCAA College Baseball World Series in 1947. The following year he became the first Cal player to rush for over 1,000 yards and helped lead the football team to a 10-0 record and a share of the Pac-Ten title. He also finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting at season's end. Jensen left college after his junior year to play professional baseball. He began his career with the New York Yankees, and was a member of both the 1950 and 1951 World Championship teams. Unfortunately, his playing time was limited with the Yankees and it wasn't until he was traded to the Washington Senators in 1952 that he began to develop into one of the game's top outfielders. His best years came with the Boston Red Sox from 1954-1959, where he teamed with Ted Williams and Jimmy Piersall to form the best outfield trio of the decade. During that six-year span he was one of baseball's best all-around outfielders, leading the American League in RBI on three separate occasions. His finest season came in 1958, when he batted .286 with 35 home runs and a league-leading 122 RBI, numbers that earned him the American League MVP Award. (Jensen's MVP Award is being offered in this sale.) Jensen retired after the 1961 season with 199 home runs, 929 RBI, and a .279 lifetime average.

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