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Lot # 42: 1938 Lou Gehrig, "Contract Negotiations with Jacob Ruppert" Rare Photo

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 23 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "Winter Collectors Auction 2022",
which ran from 12/27/2021 4:00 PM to
1/15/2022 8:00 PM



1938 Rare photograph of the great Iron Horse, Lou Gehrig, as he met with his boss, Jacob Ruppert, at his brewery to talk money for the upcoming season. Gehrig was wanting $41,400 and Ruppert was offering $36,000. An important piece of Gehrig history from his last healthy season, 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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