[Frozen in Time]

I 'm still not exactly sure why, but I have been absolutely floored by the quality and content of the Newman color slides in Henry's last two auctions. The man is a genius (well, both men are!).

Although I have a number of 35 mm transparencies and negatives, as many of you know, my main focus has been primarily on vintage Mantle photos. Well, in Henry's current auction, I finally decided to briefly reset my priorities and focus for once on some of the many 50's Newman color transparencies of the Mick.

Don't really know what I'll do with them (have no interest in making prints, etc.) but as historical color documentation of Mickey posed and in action at the stadium in the 50's along with Newman's influence on this paradigm shift in sports photography I think I made the right choice.

Here are two action shots from 1956: The first batting RH and the second an unusual fielding image at third base. I'll post my favorites next.

Craig