Get a period view of mid-20th Century baseball with this 1946-1960 news service photo collection of (10). Populated with some of the brightest stars of the era, this vintage selection ranges (GD to VG-EX) in quality, with display appeal running high.
10/3/60 United Press International 8" x 10" Mickey Mantle dynamic batting practice photo, getting ready for the 1960 World Series vs. Pittsburgh Pirates;
c.1950 International News Photos 7" x 9" Jackie Robinson making a play at second base;
1952 New York Post 8" x 10" "Duke" Snider being congratulated by teammates after hitting a home run in Game 5 of the 1952 World Series, Jackie Robinson is seen in the foreground at bottom right;
9/23/52 International News Photos 7" x 9" Brooklyn Dodgers celebrate clinching the 1952 NL pennant;
10/2/52 United Press 7" x 9" Vic Raschi pinching Billy Martin's cheek in the locker room after Game 2 of the 1952 World Series, Martin hit a 3-run homer in the 6th inning;
c.1948-1949 William C. Greene 8" x 10" Bill Rigney hitting a home run, a note on the reverse side reads "First home run in Brooklyn, 1st man up Rigney hits a home run." Rigney had two career lead-off homers against the Dodgers, the first came on 6/5/48, and the second was struck on 4/19/49;
2/28/47 Acme Newspictures 7" x 9" Mel Ott as manager looking over four New York Giants pitchers;
1946 George Durrill 8" x 10" Philadelphia Phillies, signed on the top border by Del Ennis, who is pictured in his rookie season. No authentication for the autograph due to time/cost restraints;
c.1957-1958 Uncredited 6-1/2" x 8-1/2" Philadelphia Phillies with Richie Ashburn and Granny Hamner;
c.1950s Meyer 8" x 10" Robin Roberts in action. Opening Bid $100.