Lelands to offer Nude photo of Joe DiMaggio at auction

[mcgwirecom]

Barry, I happened to catch that HBO bio on Bobby Fischer. I have to say I was fascinated. I was a kid when he became famous in 1972 and remember the Spassky match but always wondered what happened to him. I was riveted watching that bio.

About the Joe D photo, hs agent claims its not him...but it pretty obviously is. I was thinking the same as some of the others, Marilyn had her naked photo plastered all over. It practically shows up in every auction in a 1950's calendar. So I guess turnabout is fair play...but what would you do with that thing??? LOL I collect McGwire memorabilia and during his heyday someone auctioned his game used, rookie jock strap! Again, what would you do with it?

[skooter]

If I were a Mark McGwire collector, I'd wear it proudly.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by mcgwirecom

Barry, I happened to catch that HBO bio on Bobby Fischer. I have to say I was fascinated. I was a kid when he became famous in 1972 and remember the Spassky match but always wondered what happened to him. I was riveted watching that bio.

About the Joe D photo, hs agent claims its not him...but it pretty obviously is. I was thinking the same as some of the others, Marilyn had her naked photo plastered all over. It practically shows up in every auction in a 1950's calendar. So I guess turnabout is fair play...but what would you do with that thing??? LOL I collect McGwire memorabilia and during his heyday someone auctioned his game used, rookie jock strap! Again, what would you do with it?

Hey Randall,
Wear it as a bizarre Halloween Mask? You'd definately get some puzzled looks...

[GrayGhost]

I can remember when they auctioned off a KKK robe/outfit. Poor taste is nothing new, if it makes money, in some cases.

[Jewish-collector]

To Leland's credit, a few years ago, they did take out of the auction a piece of airplane from the crash that killed Clemente.

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

To Leland's credit, a few years ago, they did take out of the auction a piece of airplane from the crash that killed Clemente.

Interesting logic you've got working there, Alan.

[GrayGhost]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

Interesting logic you've got working there, Alan.

Yeah, esp since they sold the Klan piece too...

[novakjr]

My buddy Bob is always busting my balls for "collecting pictures of men", as he likes to refer to our hobby, as though there's something gay about it. He's generally just screwing around though. But I'll tell ya. Just knowing that this is out there, and the fact that I don't want it in my collection, makes me feel a hell of alot better about my place in this hobby. The same can definitely not be said for whoever ends up with this...