CIUDAD TRUJILLO 1937 PHOTO WITH COOL PAPA BELL & JOSH GIBSON.
Current bid and time status does not automatically update - You must refresh your page frequently to stay updated
Bidding has ended for this item.
Thank you for visiting our past auction results. If you have an identical (or similar) to this auction item, please call or contact us to discuss. We look forward to speaking with you.
Every item is also assigned a price range letter code. This range is our conservative opinion of the item's estimated value.
Item Description
3.75x4.75" glossy snapshot shows five players standing full figure in uniforms and holding bats. Cool Papa Bell is first on left side and Josh Gibson is second from right. Player at center is Lazaro Salazar. Image is light but still distinct. Emulsion has yellowed with age. Photo has lt. handling creases, mostly just visible in reflected light. Reverse side has writing in ink. Overall VG. This team was organized by dictator Rafael Trujillo who dedicated the 1937 Dominican Baseball League season to his re-election with two rival teams from Santo Domingo merging together for 1937. They raided the Negro Leagues to ensure victory. The team won the championship series with Aguilas. After the season the league collapsed and the Negro Leaguers returned to the U.S. and Trujillo was ousted. The short-lived team was one of the most noticeable in Dominican League history. Exceptional photo featuring two legendary players from the Negro Leagues, and both are members of the National Baseball HOF. From the Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake's COA.
Pictures (click images to zoom in)
You don't have any notifications.
Confirm Your Bid
Review your bid and press the Confirm Your Bid button below. Important: By confirming your bid, you are agreeing to purchase the item listed below if you are the winning bidder.