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Lot # 1345: Gionfriddo Catch v. DiMaggio in 1947 World Series Original Negatives (9)

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Item was in Auction "June 2004",
which ran from 5/25/2004 12:00 AM to
5/31/2004 9:00 PM



One of the most famous catches in World Series history, right up there with "The Catch" by Willie Mays in 1954. There some very important negatives here: 1) All important neg of Gionfriddo making the catch (he leaps he gets it!) while a full out running DiMaggio approaches second base in frustration. 2) Jackie Robinson and teammates congratulate Gio as he returns to the dugout. This image made famous in the newsreel footage that has bled into immortality. With original NY Daily News article. Plus other negs from the same game: 3) Jackie Robinson slides hard into Rizzuto while 4) DiMaggio comes in to check on Phil. 5) Stirnweiss is tagged out. 6-8) Three other action shots including Jackie Robinson watching pitching change. All are 4x5” and 5x7”.

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