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Lot # 746: 1937 Lou Gehrig and Mother Photograph

Starting Bid: $100.00

Bids: 3 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Fall 2016",
which ran from 9/21/2016 12:00 AM to
10/28/2016 9:00 PM



This 9x6.75" photo depicts the "Iron Horse," Lou Gehrig - resplendent in suit and bow tie - showing his mother, Christina, how to swing one of his legendary bats. The black & white shot has an Associated Press stamp on the verso with Aug. 5, 1937, date stamp. The paper caption is missing and there is a small tear and stain along the top border, the photo overall is in VG-EX condition.

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