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Lot # 77: 1911 "The Life of a Deadball Era Baseball Player", Three Red Sox Stars Crammed into One Bed

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 4 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed

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Item was in Auction "July Collectors Auction 2024",
which ran from 7/21/2024 3:00 PM to
8/10/2024 8:00 PM



In today's world the life of a major league baseball player is filled with perks and glamour, but in 1911 this was far from the case. This rare photograph shows three players from the Boston Red Sox as they were crammed into ONE BED while on the road, sharing the single mattress to save money for the team. From the estate of Smoky Joe Wood, the photo is actually autographed to him on the back by Joe Riggert and also includes Jack Lewis and Ed Karger. An interesting image in great shape that was made into a real photo postcard and offered here for the first time ever!

Size: 3.25x5.25
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 9.5/10

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