(LOT 286)
Significant 1936 Joe DiMaggio “Rookie” PSA Type 1 Encapsulated Int’l News Photo – Image Used for DiMaggio’s 1937 Wheaties Card - Measures Approx. 6-1/2” x 8”
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 magnificent 6-1/2” x 8” photo portrays the Yankee Clipper revealing a classic batting swing during his 1936 ‘Rookie Season” at the Yankees St. Petersburgh Spring Training facility, and is the exact image utilized for DiMaggio’s popular 1937 Wheaties card.  Destined to become one of baseball’s greatest all-time players, the imposing DiMaggio image reveals near-perfect contrast and impeccable clarity, with “Joltin Joe” showcasing his legendary batting swing.  Other than a few negligible stray wrinkles, the only noteworthy flaw is a vertical marking near the center of the upper edge that does not protrude into the significant “Joltin Joe” central image.  is borderless masterpiece emanating absolutely breathtaking aesthetics.  The verso includes aa faint INTERNATIONAL NEWS credit stamp as well as a few remnants from a torn off caption.  A truly sensational heirloom from the Yankee Clipper’s inaugural 1936 campaign, it stands as a monumental testament to a player 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 $300
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