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Lot # 141: 1919 Chick Gandil, Black Sox Gambler Posed with Floppy Hat and Suit Coat "Ready for Court Date"

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 10 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "Summer Premier Auction 2018",
which ran from 7/1/2018 12:00 AM to
7/14/2018 8:00 PM



Vintage 1920's photograph (c. 1921 based on the Pacific and Atlantic back stamp) showing 1919 Chicago White Sox Gambler Chick Gandil as he poses in formal attire before heading to court. Studio style photograph is a wonderful example of the life after baseball from the ring-leader of the scandal. It is likely that he was in court suing for back pay (which is something almost all the black sox gamblers did during the 1920's). Condition is quite nice overall and the newspaper has traced over the image a bit and rubbed the back as it was used for an engraving at one point. Perfect clarity and contrast make for a wonderful image!

Size: 6.25x8.25
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 9.5/10

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