(LOT 306)
1951 Duke Snider Image Used for Snider's 1954 Bowman #170 Subject - PSA Type 1 Encapsulated William Jacobellis Photo – Measures Approx. 8" x 10"
This magnificent PSA Type 1 William Jacobellis 8" x 10" photo was the EXACT image utilized for Duke Snider's legendary 1954 Bowman #170 Subject! It unquestionably stands as one of "The Duke's" foremost illustrations, for it is no secret that Type 1 photos used for a player's original baseball card are highly coveted and valuable in today's market, especially when they were issued by the renowned photographer William Jacobellis. Advanced photo enthusiasts are well aware of the prestige associated with any "Jacobellis" photo with some of his revered contact proofs previously selling for record prices including "rookie era" images for Mantle, Mays and Namath.

Snider's stature likewise stands tall among baseball historians with the Hall of Famer centerfielder dominating "Big Apple" baseball along with Mantle & Mays throughout the 1950's. This imposing image emanates breathtaking eye appeal, starting with the crystal-clear clarity and virtually perfect contrast. The sanctified Snider portrait pose is extremely well centered and simply send chills down one's spine, as the superstar Brooklyn hero dons his classic Dodgers gray road flannels. The surface is relatively clean and no glaring blemishes are evident, with the final "thumbs up" being the ultra-significant "WILLIAM N. JACOBELLIS" credit stamp on the verso. Indeed, this outstanding memento turns back the clock to an era when Snider was worshiped by an adoring Dodger fanbase, ultimately utilized as the central image for his super popular 1954 Bowman issue!

MIN BID $200
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