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Lot # 40: 1938 Lou Gehrig, "His Final Year of Health" Poignant Photo with Wife

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 25 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "April Collectors Auction 2021",
which ran from 4/8/2021 8:00 PM to
4/24/2021 8:00 PM



1938 Photograph from the last days of the year showing Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig with his wife at a boxing event. He had no way of knowing it, but Lou was already dying! A poignant and touching image, this was issued by the International News and stamped on the back with a full paper caption as well.

Size: 6.5x8.5
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 9.5/10

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