(LOT 129)
c.1940's Joe DiMaggio "Batting" Image - PSA Type I Encapsulated Underwood & Underwood Photo – Measures Approx. 8" x 10"
It was in 1941 that Joe DiMaggio turned the baseball world upside down when he batted safely in a remarkable 56 consecutive games. One of baseball's sanctified records considered virtually un-breakable, this imposing 8" x 10" Joltin Joe batting image taken in the 1940's by Underwood & Underwood is a perfect testament to that world-class batting record as it portrays the batting pose the Yankee Clipper utilized to dominate the American League throughout his illustrious career. Donning his classic Yankee Pinstripes, you can literally feel Joe's intensity as he awaits a pitched baseball with the well-centered image depicting unimprovable contrast and clarity. Its brilliant aesthetics literally provide a "3-D" like aura, with the sparkling central image escaping any noteworthy blemishes.

A few wrinkles situated near the upper left corner are rendered virtually irrelevant as well as several stray notations scripted on the verso. A truly captivating heirloom from the Yankee Clipper's prime, it stands as a monumental testament to a player widely regarded as one of the finest centerfielders in baseball history. In fact, DiMaggio was voted by sportswriters in 1969 as 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 remarkable baseball prowess and marriage to Hollywood bombshell Marilyn Monroe will forever stand as an embodiment of a National hero! - PSA Type I Encapsulation

MIN BID $200
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