Lot # 139: 1923 San Francisco Seals vs. Vernon Tigers Recreation Park Opening Day Panoramic Photo w/Paul Waner (HOF - Pre-Rookie)

Starting Bid: $300.00

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Item was in Auction "Summer, 2024 Premier Auction",
which ran from 9/12/2024 4:00 AM to
9/28/2024 9:00 PM



Stunning, April 3, 1923 original panoramic photograph depicting the San Francisco Seals and Vernon Tigers of the Pacific Coast League on Opening Day. Notably, 20-year-old future Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame right fielder, Paul Waner stands eighth from the left. Shot at Recreation Park in San Francisco, both teams in the image are absolutely stacked with former and future major league talent, with all players and managers numbered and identified on a paper tag in the upper-left corner. An overlay crediting the image to a commercial photographer named "Swadley" appears in the lower-right corner. Framed dimensions of approximately 11" x 56.5".


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