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Lot # 164: 1910's Fred Merkle, "The Giant Crippler" Unfortunate Baseball Scapegoat

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 2 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "February Collectors Auction 2019",
which ran from 1/30/2019 3:00 PM to
2/16/2019 8:00 PM



Original c. 1912 photograph of star baseball player Fred Merkle who is unfortunately known today more for a single mistake he made than two decades worth of accomplishments. A silver gelatin original that is likely unique, there is a telling inscription on the back in ink from a newspaper man who has titled him the "Giant Crippler." Condition and quality are both quite nice.

Size: 3.75x8
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 4.5/5
Overall Grade: 9/10

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