Lot # 45: c. 1916 Home Run Baker (HOF) & Benny Kauff Oversized Photo

Starting Bid: $100.00

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Item was in Auction "Summer, 2018 Auction",
which ran from 7/26/2018 4:03 AM to
8/12/2018 8:34 AM



Outstanding oversized photo measuring 17" x 14" depicting Home Run Baker and Benny Kauff smiling for the camera. The photographic paper does exhibit some mild soiling and wrinkling (likely from having been rolled for storage at some point with corner clips at the top left and bottom right. Some mild edge tears are visible as well. None of the aforementioned wear effects the quality of the image itself (though the mild wrinking is evident upon close examination). The player names are written in pencil on the reverse which is otherwise clean. Most striking about the photo is its size however far larger than what is typical for the era. An outstanding image of a Hall of Famer along with the outstanding speedster who was banned by Judge Landis for ethical and character issues.