Let the Bloodbath begin.. Show your Henry Yee winnings

Lordstan · #1 05-29-2013, 09:24 PM

Good luck if you do.
It's good thing it's encased in plastic to prevent any "damage."

Brian · #2 05-30-2013, 09:47 PM

Damn! A cool $2350 for that photo.
If I choose to sell my photos, I know who I am consigning with!
Brian

Frozen in Time · #3 06-01-2013, 02:43 PM

Although Legendary, Lelands, Heritage and REA have had some terrific photos in past auctions, more and more Henry's consistent lineup of outstanding images from all eras and all sports (and nonsports) have offered unparalleled choices for the collector. His recent auction proved to be no exception. Most here know my passion for Mantle photos and there were some super examples in this one. I was fortunate to acquire some.

Here is one of the most significant photos of Mickey taken on April 17, 1951 (and published on April 19) during his first game in the majors and showing the sequence of swings captured as he gets the first hit of his storied career against the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. To my knowledge, this is the only sequential composite of the Mick wearing #6 and is only the second example of this historic vintage image to ever surface. One can clearly see the '51 patch as well as the perfect balance and follow through of the rookie's swing.
Of course, it doesn't hurt that it also contains my avatar.

horzverti · #4 06-01-2013, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Frozen in Time

Although Legendary, Lelands, Heritage and REA have had some terrific photos in past auctions, more and more Henry's consistent lineup of outstanding images from all eras and all sports (and nonsports) have offered unparalleled choices for the collector. His recent auction proved to be no exception. Most here know my passion for Mantle photos and there were some super examples in this one. I was fortunate to acquire some.

Here is one of the most significant photos of Mickey taken on April 17, 1951 (and published on April 19) during his first game in the majors and showing the sequence of swings captured as he gets the first hit of his storied career against the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. To my knowledge, this is the only sequential composite of the Mick wearing #6 and is only the second example of this historic vintage image to ever surface. One can clearly see the '51 patch as well as the perfect balance and follow through of the rookie's swing.
Of course, it doesn't hurt that it also contains my avatar.

The #6 on his back is just the cherry on top of this already super sweet photo. Kill-er sequential photo of young Mickey!

Frozen in Time · #5 06-02-2013, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by horzverti

The #6 on his back is just the cherry on top of this already super sweet photo. Kill-er sequential photo of young Mickey!

Thanks horzverti - I just love the dynamics of that swing by the 19 year old phenom showing in his first base hit (a single) in his first game in the major leagues.

Here is another super image that I picked up in Henry's auction. A dynamite Type 1 portrait of The Mick taken during his favorite summer, 1956. Crystal clear with that engaging Mantle smile - just a perfect image. The mark on Mickey's forehead is part of the photo and unfortunately also part of Mickey's forehead - a scar just beginning to heal.

GKreindler · #6 06-02-2013, 11:43 AM

Lovely pick-ups, Craig!

Getting original shots from Mantle's first game isn't the easiest of things to do. And like you mentioned, I think I've only seen one other out example of this out there. I'm glad it's in the hands of such a passionate Mantle fan!

Graig

Frozen in Time · #7 06-02-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GKreindler

Lovely pick-ups, Craig!

Getting original shots from Mantle's first game isn't the easiest of things to do. And like you mentioned, I think I've only seen one other out example of this out there. I'm glad it's in the hands of such a passionate Mantle fan!

Graig

Thanks Graig - love 'em both. And, yes only two vintage photos of the sequential #6 batting sequence showing Mickey getting his first major league hit in his first major league game have ever surfaced in the 30 years that I have been collecting - and I am fortunate to now own both of them!

I typically don't collect negatives or slides (have a few early 1950's B&W negatives of a young Mickey taken by local photographers and about 20 absolutely amazing 35 mm color transparency slides from 1956 (portrait and action) that I got directly from the estate of noted NY Times and SI photographer Arthur Daley.

Here is one by Marvin Newman that I won in Henry's auction. I like this particular slide for a few reasons. First, it's one of only a few vintage, original color images (almost all are B&W) showing how the locker room at the "old" Yankee Stadium appeared at that time frame. Second, what an image of the Mick - handsome as ever and take a look at the size of his relaxed left forearm, hard to imagine how he pushed it through the sleeve of that iconic '50's shirt!!!

Frozen in Time · #8 06-03-2013, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by GKreindler

Lovely pick-ups, Craig!

Getting original shots from Mantle's first game isn't the easiest of things to do. And like you mentioned, I think I've only seen one other out example of this out there. I'm glad it's in the hands of such a passionate Mantle fan!

Graig

Graig - don't want to hog this thread but I thought you, in particular, would appreciate this other slide that I got in Henry's auction. In the write-up, Henry refers to Newman's description of this one as - the "Ruthian" image of Mickey "as the left-handed follow through of Mantle's mighty swing in this shot resembled how Babe Ruth would have appeared, cork-screwing himself into the ground from the tremendous torque generated." For me, it's a wonder that Mickey's right ankle survived!!

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