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Lot # 76: 1913 Jeff Tesreau, "Spitball King Applying the Wet Stuff" Amazing Photo

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 9 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "July Collectors Auction 2021",
which ran from 7/6/2021 1:00 AM to
7/17/2021 8:00 PM



1913 Large photograph of spitball king Jeff Tesreau as e applied some moisture to the ball he was about to throw at an opponent. A wonderful posed action shot, this is one of only a few known images showing pitchers moistening up baseballs that are known to exist! Issued by Underwood and Underwood and stamped on the back, the photo is clear with some pinholes from editorial use.

Size: 8x10
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 3.5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 8.5/10

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