Al Capone was a marked man and he knew it. While he would go out in public and flaunt his wealth and style, he did in on his terms when the environment and security could be controlled. He loved baseball and so did his young son so when he appeared in public in a very open environment to take in a Cubs and White Sox charity game at Comiskey Park in 1931, it was a HUGE deal. His friend Gabby Hartnett came over to spend some time with the gangster and signed a ball for his son (sittin next to Capone). An incredible image that has gone down in history as one of the most important photographs of the era (to both sports fans and those that collect Capone images), this is one of only about ten original examples of this photo known to exist with specimens trading hands publicly and privately in the $3000-$5000 range with this being the best one out there! Condition is nice with note to a small chip off the top border and the quality is off the charts. The reverse has a full stamp from the International News Chicago Bureau and a large paper caption as well describing the action. An important piece of photography recently unearthed in a newspaper archive and being offered here for the first time ever!

Size: 8x10
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 3/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 8/10