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Lot # 280: Lou Gehrig Columbia Photo

Category: The Ring

Starting Bid: $500.00

Bids: 1 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "June 2005",
which ran from 5/30/2005 12:00 AM to
6/26/2005 9:00 PM



Jaw-dropping, previously unknown wire photo of Gehrig in his Columbia uniform, hole in his left sock, is an incredible find -- as the amazing image shows Gehrig pitching! This may be the only such photo around, and if it seems like Lou is merely taking a wind-up as a lark, the attached caption on the back confirms his double-duty role: "Columbia University Twirler -- A Star On The Mound As Well As At The Bat." Thus, it seems Gehrig tried to emulate the young Babe Ruth before soon dropping the "twirling." Amazing indeed. The 6 1/2 x 8 1/2" photo is sharp as a tack, and has been lightly glued to a yellow sheet o/w strong EX+.

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