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Lot # 11: 1919 Jim Thorpe, Pete Calac and Joe Guyon, "Canton Bulldog Superstars on the Field" Iconic Photo

Category: Football

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 46 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "Summer Premier Auction 2017",
which ran from 7/6/2017 11:30 AM to
7/22/2017 8:00 PM



Original 1919 photograph of former Carlisle football stars as they met on the gridiron for a professional game as the Canton Bulldogs were set to complete their undefeated season and the professional championship. One of the most iconic early professional football photographs ever taken, this is a double weight completely original silver gelatin example that is making its debut here. The image was taken late in the year and was snapped in a driving snowstorm, making the image appear grainy but the it is completely original off the negative and presents here in fantastic condition. Snow is building up on the shoulders and hair of the players while it has melted in some spots and created wet spots on their uniforms. Thorpe and Calac are wearing their Canton Jerseys while Guyon was smart and appears to be wearing some type of an insulated jersey or warm-up. Condition is outstanding and the image is the only original known in the hobby as far as we can tell. Originally adhered to a thicker board from the Culver Archives, this has been carefully removed but the backing is present and will come with the photograph. One of the top images of early professional football that exists!

Size: 4x5
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 4.5/5
Overall Grade: 9/10

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