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Bruce Murray Sr. C. 1930 “Legends of Summer” B&W Photo – Gehrig, Foxx and Ruth.
Lot 327. Bruce Murray Sr. C. 1930 “Legends of Summer” B&W Photo – Gehrig, Foxx and Ruth. Murray was one of the most highly regarded photographers of the first half of the 20th century. Working for the “The Pubic Ledger” of Philadelphia and, later, the “Evening Bulletin,” he photographed a wide range of subjects, including sports figures. He retired in 1958 and passed away in 1969, Today, his photos are in the permanent collections of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the Thomas Edison Museum, the Babe Ruth Museum, the Franklin Institute, the International Boxing Hall of Fame and other institutions. They also are in many private collections, including those of Reggie Jackson, Tom Hanks, Larry King and Gary Sinise. This 11” x 14” silver gelatin photo (10” x 12.75” image area) shows three of baseball’s greatest players - Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx and Babe Ruth, apparently at Shibe Park. It is embossed with “The Bruce Murray Collection.” Mint, the photo is matted in gray and framed in black to 17.75” x 21.75”. It was hand-printed directly from the original 4” x 5” negative. Numbered 801, it comes with a Murray Collection Certificate of Authenticity. It is a wonderful museum-quality image!
Winning Bid $200.
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