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Lot # 98: 1931 Chief Bender, "Portrait of a Pitching Legend" Large Photo by George Burke

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 12 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "September Collectors Auction 2020",
which ran from 9/20/2020 12:00 AM to
10/3/2020 8:00 PM



Large c. 1931 portrait photograph of Hall of Fame pitcher Chief Bender, shortly after retiring and taking a job as John McGraw's pitching coach with the New York Giants. A double weight masterpiece of photography, this is the work of photographer George Burke and it bears his stampings on the back. Condition and quality make this a perfect 10/10. One of his greatest images we have ever seen!

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

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