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Lot # 238: 1948 Almendares Team Photo, "Monte Irvin Leads the Cuban Champs" DBL WT Beauty

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 8 (Bid History)

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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



The 1948-49 Almendares club was one of the most dominant in the history of the Cuban Winter League, winning the title by a full eight games. Led by young superstar and future Hall of Famer Monte Irvin, the team also had young Hollywood actor Kevin (Chuck) Connors as well! The offered example is a double weight original that was issued at the close of the season as it declares the club as the champs! While the photo has some handling wear and a couple paper chips on the far left border, it presents well and is an early image of Irvin! Back also carries a really cool long ink notation as well.

Size: 8x9.75
Designation: Vintage 1(b)
Condition: 1/5
Quality: 4.5/5
Overall Grade: 5.5/10

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