LOU GEHRIG AS TARZAN 1936 NEWS SERVICE PHOTO.
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Winning Bid:
$208.72 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
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Bidding Ended:
Thursday, March 21, 2013 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 21, 2013 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #208 - Part II
Item numbers 1278 through 3040 in auction 208
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Item Description
7x9.25” by Acme Newspictures Inc. Typed press release dated “10/20/36” includes text “Gehrig Flirts With Tarzan Screen Role. The Iron Man Of The Diamond Is By Way Of Becoming The Ape Man Of The Flickers”, noting Gehrig is “Wearing A Leopard Skin In Lieu Of A Yankee Uniform, And Holding Aloft A Bamboo Spear Instead Of A Baseball Bat”. Press release has some age tanning. Fine. Photo has a few lt. handling creases just visible in reflected light, otherwise Exc. A classic photo and wild crossover item for baseball and Tarzan collectors.
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