Lot # 1549: Framed 1957 Gil Hodges (HOF) Original News Service Photo w/Cut Signature - JSA

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Item was in Auction "Spring, 2025 Premier Auction - Closes April 5",
which ran from 3/18/2025 12:00 AM to
4/5/2025 9:00 PM



Framed original news service photo of Brooklyn Dodgers Hall of Fame first baseman, Gilbert Ray Hodges. Attractive dual-sided-glass display allows viewer to see both sides of included government postcard signed by Hodges reading "Best Wishes, Gil Hodges" on the front, with a postmarked date of September 22, 1948 on reverse. Original newspaper caption associated with the photo is also part of the matted three-window display and date stamped to 3/5/57, indicating photo was taken while the Dodgers trained at their Vero Beach, FL spring complex. Photo itself measures 7" x 9" with total framed dimensions of approx. 15" x 20". Please note that verso of photo affixed to back of the display is a color copy of the photo contained within. The government postcard has been evaluated by James Spence Authentication and their full LOA is provided.

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