Let's See Your Legendary Winnings - Photos/Memorabilia/Autographs

[71buc]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Jimmy, those are great!

I lost out on all my Gehrig bids, but picked up these two Ruths, and the Johnson with Ruth. Got some Conlon lots as well and a Johnson letter. A very good two nights.

The Burke is to replace the one you got off of me in a weak moment!!!

Beautiful photos!

[MVSNYC]

nice pick ups!

if the winner of lot #1598 (1900s-1960s Regular and Post-Season Tickets Grab-Bag Collection (28)) could contact me, there is one stub in that group that i am interested in. please send PM, thanks!

[smotan_02]

I was happy to pick up this 1913 Army Navy program. "Brush stadium" was the temporary name for the Polo Grounds.

[GKreindler]

That is a VERY interesting Burke, Scott. It almost seems like it's a studio shot because of of George's soft focus and whatever stuff he was doing to the background elements on the sides of the image. I don't know if I've ever seen anything quite like it.

And Jimmy, it's too bad you picked up two really crappy photos.

Graig

[Leon]

Sort of famously popular cards......and corresponding photo....

[GKreindler]

AWESOME pick-up, Leon. Please tell me you won't touch that display...

Graig

[Leon]

Originally Posted by GKreindler

AWESOME pick-up, Leon. Please tell me you won't touch that display...

Graig

Hey Graig
Thanks for the kind words. As most board members know I am collecting this type of photo (used for cards) so it was right up my alley, though it went a bit higher than I expected. Of course I won't touch the display. Not sure where it will go in my office but it will go somewhere....just the way it is. I don't think I could improve on it.

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Beautiful photos!

I'll tell ya Scotty... you've got a terrific eye! You really picked out some gems there. George Burke was the absolute master of "soft" portraits, as your Mr & Mrs Ruth image provides overwhelming evidence to such. What a Great photograph that is! Congrats on all your pick-ups.

And regarding "Our" Burke/Ruth... it bonds us for life!