(LOT 1705)
Vintage George Burke Photograph Signed by Tigers Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg – PSA Authentic
In 1935, Detroit Tigers' Hank Greenberg led the American League in home runs (36) and RBIs (168) while batting .328 to earn the first of his two AL MVP awards. That same year, the Tigers won their fifth American League pennant and the first World Series title in franchise history. During the 1930s, Chicago boasted a burgeoning sports photographer named George Burke (and George Brace) who would become one of the premier photographers of the era, capturing players from the National and American Leagues as well as the NFL's Chicago Bears. Chicago was the only city to continuously host both NL and AL teams from 1929 to 1993. Burke built an impressive reputation with his iconic portrait photographs on the field and often hosted players at his Belmont Avenue studio for additional shots.

This amazing PSA/DNA signed photograph of Tigers Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg is one of the most recognizable in his repertoire showing the great Tigers slugger in his follow-through. Signed "Hank" Greenberg at the bottom in black fountain pen ("8-9" strength), certified Authentic by PSA/DNA, this fantastic 4"x6" photograph from the famed photographer was used to create Greenberg's card for the 50-card 1936 R312 card set. Showing some signs of display wear with rounded corners and creasing at the upper right corner, this wonderful pose catches the eye with nothing to obstruct Greenberg's central image. The reverse still carries Burke's "291" filing code, "GREENBERG, Henry" at the top and the trademark Geo. Burke stamping at the bottom right. Only light storage wear is evident on the back. This noteworthy image is one of the most memorable from two greats of the 1930s.

MIN BID $200
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