My new favorite photo.

[Jay Wolt]

To me, both those shots are very sad, though powerful.
Personally, I would rather remember the Iron Horse via a photo of him in uniform on the baseball diamond.

[jgmp123]

The look on Babe's face tells me he cared much more about Lou than he let on....

[Lordstan]

Thanks everyone. I'm glad you felt the same way I did.

Jay,
Normally, I wouldn't buy this type of photo either.
When I am choosing which photo to put funds into, the ones where he is young, vibrant, and smiling always win out. I tend not to pursue photos of him from the 1938-1939 time frame. In most of those, you can clearly see the effect the ALS is having on him. Even after all this time collecting Gehrig, I only recently acquired my first photo of his during the retirement ceremony. I just think they are too sad.

This pic just happen to hit me powerfully. Even the one with Babe wasn't as moving as this one. I found it so poignant that I couldn't resist.
It's the kids with the gloves and ball that does it. It really projects a certain emotional bond between Lou and the kids.

Best,
Mark

[carrigansghost]

Great photo, kind of moved me also. A great tribute to a great ball player and man. I personally would rather have that tribute than a military salute.

Rawn

[GKreindler]

It really is a beautiful photo, Mark. I feel like it has a more poignant narrative than most other photos (and their subjects) could even attempt. And you're right about the kids - the gloves and baseball are what really make it. Without them, it's just a few small children looking at a body, but with them, it's a few small children looking at an idol.

It's really that kind of touch that Norman Rockwell would add to his paintings (subject aside) that just made them emotive. Also, it's that kind of touch that makes him that much better than all the rest.

Maybe your best pick-up yet.

Graig

[Lordstan]

Originally Posted by carrigansghost

Great photo, kind of moved me also. A great tribute to a great ball player and man. I personally would rather have that tribute than a military salute.

Rawn

I couldn't agree more. Not sure most of current ballplayers would share the same sentiment though. Too bad.

Originally Posted by GKreindler

It really is a beautiful photo, Mark. I feel like it has a more poignant narrative than most other photos (and their subjects) could even attempt. And you're right about the kids - the gloves and baseball are what really make it. Without them, it's just a few small children looking at a body, but with them, it's a few small children looking at an idol.

It's really that kind of touch that Norman Rockwell would add to his paintings (subject aside) that just made them emotive. Also, it's that kind of touch that makes him that much better than all the rest.

Maybe your best pick-up yet.

Graig

Graig,
Thanks. Very well stated.

Mark