(LOT 620)
Amazing c.1936 Joe DiMaggio "Portrait" Rookie Type 1 Photo – Underwood & Underwood - Measures Approx. 5" x 6" - PSA Type 1 Encapsulation
The 1936 season would mark the unprecedented emergence of the immortal Joe DiMaggio, and the Yankee rookie would not disappoint, clouting 29 round trippers and knocking in 125 runs while leading the Bronx Bombers to their first World Championship in four years. "Joltin Joe" would continue his batting and fielding exploits for the next three seasons, teaming up with Lou Gehrig to lead the Yankees to four consecutive World Championships. This absolutely magnificent 5" x 6" photo portrays the Yankee Clipper revealing a stoic portrait pose, almost as if he is gazing towards a future that would see the immortal centerfielder ultimately become one of our National Pastime's greatest all-time players.

The imposing DiMaggio image reveals near-perfect contrast and impeccable clarity, with "Joltin Joe" showcasing his stylish 1936 haircut. No glaring flaws are apparent, with this borderless masterpiece emanating absolutely breathtaking aesthetics. As a final superlative, the several Underwood & Underwood credit stamps are affixed to the verso, along with a few small strips of negligible clear tape near the upper right corner. A truly sensational heirloom from the Yankee Clipper's early Yankee years, it stands as a monumental testament to a player who, along with Willie Mays, is widely regarded as one of the two greatest centerfielders in baseball history.

In 1969, sportswriters voted DiMaggio the greatest living ballplayer; with that being no small feat considering Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams and Stan Musial were all alive when that renowned vote was cast. We cannot imagine any player who commanded the unparalleled respect of this baseball icon, who via his incredible baseball prowess and marriage to Hollywood bombshell Marilyn Monroe, will forever stand as an embodiment of a National hero!

MIN BID $500
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