Open Now - RMY Auctions HOF Type One Photos

[Bicem]

Have some beautiful HOF type-one photos in the current RMY that are still cheap. Quite a few, but definitely worth a look!

lot 9 - Bob Feller

lot 102 - Eddie Collins

lot 148 - Honus Wagner

lot 151 - Wilbert Robinson (Thompson)

lot 165 - George Sisler

lot 168 - Dazzy Vance (Conlon)

lot 172 - Kiki Cuyler (Conlon)

lot 187 - Al Lopez (pre-rookie)

lot 195 - Jimmy Foxx

lot 203 - Lloyd Waner

lot 217 - Pie Traynor (Burke)

lot 222 - Mack & McGraw 1st All-Star Game
(doing that hands/bat thing, anyone know what that's called?)

lot 248 - Bob Feller (early popular image)

Ending 4/6 - thanks.

[Jerry G]

"lot 222 - Mack & McGraw 1st All-Star Game
(doing that hands/bat thing, anyone know what that's called?)"

We always called it "bottle caps." For example, "Let's do bottle caps to see who bats first." In this case, McGraw tossed the bat vertically to Mack who caught it somewhere near the middle. Then, they alternate hands to the top. Top hand chooses. However, once near the top, if there is not enough room for another whole hand, you can employ a bottle cap. If there is room, you can wrap your pinky, ring finger and thumb under the knob of the bat and then cover the top with your pointer and middle finger; you win by virtue of the bottle cap!

In this photo there is not enough room for a bottle cap so, McGraw wins and gets first choice.

Some cool pics here. Good luck!

[Bicem]

Thanks Jerry, info much appreciated!

[Leon]

Thanks Jeff, Since they are a advertiser this was moved to the front page. Good luck to everyone!!

Originally Posted by Bicem

Have some beautiful HOF type-one photos in the current RMY that are still cheap. Quite a few, but definitely worth a look!

lot 9 - Bob Feller

lot 102 - Eddie Collins

lot 148 - Honus Wagner

lot 151 - Wilbert Robinson (Thompson)

lot 165 - George Sisler

lot 168 - Dazzy Vance (Conlon)

lot 172 - Kiki Cuyler (Conlon)

lot 187 - Al Lopez (pre-rookie)

lot 195 - Jimmy Foxx

lot 203 - Lloyd Waner

lot 217 - Pie Traynor (Burke)

lot 222 - Mack & McGraw 1st All-Star Game
(doing that hands/bat thing, anyone know what that's called?)

lot 248 - Bob Feller (early popular image)

Ending 4/6 - thanks.

[Bicem]

Thanks Leon, much appreciated!

[SAllen2556]

....Bob Feller of Cleveland taken just as he delivered one of his legendary fastballs. Crystal clear and clean, this work of art is the product of Detroit News photographer William Kuenzel who was one of the top sports photographers of his era and underrated by collectors.

So true! Kuenzel is every bit the photographer that Conlon and Brace were - and way more innovative. First to shoot from an airplane. Invented the "big bertha" long range camera. His photos should be coveted by collectors at least as much as Conlon's or Brace's.

[Bicem]

Thanks for the info Scott, nice info on Kuenzel here. Had no idea the significance of his impact on sports photography.

[Bicem]

Ending today.

[doug.goodman]

Congrats to whoever won this one :