(LOT 112)
1931 New York Yankees "Murderer's Row" w/Ruth, Gehrig, Lazzeri & Combs – PSA Type I Encapsulated Underwood & Underwood Photo – Measures Approx. 6" x 8" (Includes PSA Type 1 LOA)
Arguably the most formidable grouping of hitters in any MLB lineup was the potent New York Yankees "Murderer's Row" that included the likes of Ruth, Gehrig, Lazzeri, and Combs. These slugging legends led the Yanks to two consecutive World Championships in 1927 and 1928, with the "'Sultan of Swat" setting the stage with his record-breaking 60 homer season in 1927 The Yanks would win 8 consecutive World Series games over those two seasons, sweeping both the Pirates and Cardinals in one of the finest displays of superiority ever witnessed on a ballfield. Although this winning machine was put on hold for several years via the rise of Connie Mack's Athletics, entering the 1931 season, both the Yankee players and fans were extremely hopeful that they could once again capture the A.L. Pennant. Presented here is a magnificent 6" x 8" black & white PSA Type I photo depicting the four aforementioned "Murderer's Row" legends including from left to right: Lou Gehrig, Earl Combs, Tony Lazzeri and Babe Ruth!

Taken in front of the Yankee Stadium dugout before the 1931 opening day game against the Boston Red Sox, the breathtaking image portrays the finest imaginable clarity and contrast, with all four players donning their classic Yankee home pinstripes. Other than a few faint surface wrinkles barely visible to the naked eye, we cannot detect any other notable flaws, with the verso including several UNDERWOOD & UNDERWOOD credit stamps as well as a significant caption providing details of the obverse side illustration. Although the Athletics would once again capture the A.L. Pennant in 1931, these four Hall of Fame immortals would enjoy one more championship season, capturing the 1932 World Series title by sweeping the Chicago Cubs in four straight games. A bona-fide 89-year old artifact, it conjures up vivid memories from an era when the Yankees dominated our National Pastime at an unparalleled level via the exploits of the incomparable "Murderer's Row" sluggers!

MIN BID $500
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