1932

Matted display containing a total of 29 original photographs which were done by noted lensman George Burke and include several well known, bordering on iconic, likenesses. A total of 26 have been signed by the subject with many inscribing "To Bill." The image of Walter Brown is inscribed "To Bill Dickey" confirming that the archive originates from the personal collection of the Hall of Fame catcher. Dickey spent the better part of 17 season playing in New York and was a member of seven World Series Championship teams. Players whom have signed their respective image are highlighted by eight members of the Hall of Fame and include: Lou Gehrig ("To Bill, With Kindest Regards"), Herb Pennock ("Best wishes to Ole Bill"), Tony Lazzeri ("Best Wishes to you Bill"), Joe McCarthy (dated 1932), Earle Combs, Bill Dickey himself, Lefty Gomez ("To My Pal Bill"), Joe Sewell, Frank Crosetti, Ben Chapman ("To Bill"), Johnny Murphy, Myril Hoag, Wilcy Moore, George Pipgras ("To My Pal Bill"), Johnny Allen ("To Bill"), Jumbo Brown, Sam Byrd, Babe Dahlgren, Charlie Devens, Doc Farrell, Art Fletcher ("To My Pal Bill"), Arndt Jorgens ("To Bill"), Lyn Lary ("Good Luck Bill"), Danny MacFayden ("To Old Man River"), Doc Painter ("Good Luck To You Bill"), Cy Perkins, and Ed Wells. Among the unsigned photographs is an image of Babe Ruth which is one of the better known which taken in the early 1930's and highly desirable in its own right. All are mounted within the original 30"x37.5" matting which has in turn been housed in a more modern 35.5"x51" frame. Visible area of each image (approx. 3.5"x5.5") shows light to moderate toning and in some cases a touch of silvering. Fountain pen signatures rate 6⁄7 to 8 out of 10 with Gehrig among the stronger. Choice piece for display related to one of the most storied eras in Yankee history. Includes full LOA from PSA/DNA: