PUERTO RICO "CAGUAS" CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM 1953-54 PHOTO & NEGATIVE W/HANK AARON.
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Winning Bid:
$1,208.79
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, March 21, 2012 2:00:00 AM)
Auction:
Auction #205 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1426 in auction 205
Item Description
See early Aaron photo item #1346. 8-1/8x9-7/8" original glossy has 29 player portraits, including Aaron, surrounding team in action photos along with image of their cartoon mascot wearing sombrero. Reverse side has ink stamp "Lama Foto San Juan" and this original is from their archives. Aaron's name is misspelled as "Aroon". Other players in photo are Vic Power and Tetelo Vargas. A few minor handling creases just visible in reflected light. Fine/VF. Original photo comes with matching 2-3/8x2-7/8" "Kodak TMX 6052" negative also from "Lama Foto" archives. Exc. Aaron would go on to spring training with the Milwaukee Braves March 13, 1954 and have his major league debut April 13. Historic. From the Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake's COA.
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