Collection of twenty-six vintage photos by noted New York sports photographer William Jacobellis. Each photo bears Jacobellis' credit stamp on the reverse, and in most cases, the respective player's name. The photos, which date from the early 1950s, picture members of the New York Yankees, New York Giants, and Brooklyn Dodgers, exclusively. Each photo is accompanied by an index card signed by the respective player. Unless otherwise noted the photos measure approximately 4x5 inches and are in Very Good condition overall. The signatures, scripted in a variety of inks, average 9/10.
New York Yankees (10): Irv Noren, Tom Ferrick, Andy Carey, Tom Gorman, Art Schult, Johnny Blanchard, Bob Martyn, Ralph Houk, Charlie Silvera, and Jim Turner.
New York Giants (10): Larry Jansen, Clint Hartung, Chuck Diering, Marv Grissom, George Bamberger, Bob Hofman, Al Corwin, Fred Fitzsimmons, Al Gettel, and Johnny Antonelli.
Brooklyn Dodgers (6): Ron Negray, Chris Van Cuyk, Preacher Roe, Johnny Schmitz (large tear and ink notations in the upper left corner), Jim Russell, and Don Demeter (3.75x4.5").