Original 1948 photograph of the great George Mikan in uniform with the Minneapolis Lakers in what is easily not only his most famous photo, but one of the most famous basketball images ever taken! This is a vintage specimen from the International News with the appropriate 1949 stamp on the back that displays quite well with note to some creasing and handling wear as well as a small staple hole on the far left border. This photo is tricky as it was a team issue and can be found with various news services on the back. While a few have been graded as "Type 1" from PSA, they are not any clearer than this example and any subtle differences could be attributed to the different paper and gelatin surfaces. Having said that, this is one of the only "originals" we have ever seen that is not a wire photo and this one displays as good as any in the country, certainly better than the signed one that sold for $13,000 recently that was significantly creased and was far from crystal clear itself.
Size: 7x9
Designation: Vintage 1(b)
Condition: 3/5
Quality: 4.5/5
Overall Grade: 7.5/10