Lot # 2: Lou Criger's Panoramic Photo of the 1930 Boston Post Old Timer's Game Players

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Starting Bid: $300.00

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Item was in Auction "Winter, 2016 Premier Auction",
which ran from 1/12/2016 6:00 AM to
1/31/2016 10:30 AM



While much information concerning the 1930 Boston Post Old-Timer's Game has been lost to history the panoramic photo from the game has periodically been seen in the hobby. A gorgeous 24" x 9" product of the Boylston Photo Studio in Boston the photo captures 55 subjects associated with the game; all but four of the players on the certificate pictured in the preceding lot (Hugh Bedient Ralph Glaze Larry Doyle and Honus Wagner) are represented in the photo. It is our assumption that the participants in the game received copies of this photo; we believe that the majority of those that have been seen in the hobby originated with one of the players. This example is particularly special however since it belonged to Lou Criger himself. While the photo is in remarkable condition it is inscribed at the top right corner of the photo "To Lou Criger with best wishes of the Boylston Photo Studios." The photo was also consigned by the family of Lou Criger. Housed in a vintage frame that is likely original to the piece the photo appears in remarkable condition with very little age-related toning or staining. While the frame prevents us from seeing the photo's edges corners or reverse any wear that might be present in those areas does not extend to the photo itself. The clarity and cleanliness is incredible. Much like the multi-signed certificate from the event this photo is a Deadball Era "Who's Who " featuring 55 of the game's early greats. Several players appear in the photo who did not sign the certificate: Lefty Tyler Dick Rudolph Ray Collins Hugh Duffy (HOF) Billy Hamilton (HOF) Olaf Hendricksen Roger Bresnahan (HOF) Eddie Collins (HOF) Jack Barry Amos Strunk and Joe Casey. Also notable is that many of the players depicted in the photo who went on to coach college baseball are depicted in their college uniforms as opposed to their pro outfits - the Boston Post explained that many of the players no longer fit in their major league uniforms! Another remarkable document from a game of considerable significance featuring 16 Hall of Famers and many of the players whose cards and photos routinely fill the catalogs of this auction company.

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