(LOT 1261)
c.1927 Tony Lazzeri PSA Type 1 Encapsulated Charles Conlon Photo - Measures Approx. 6-1/2" x 8-1/2"
The New York Yankees legendary Hall of Famer Tony Lazzeri was one of the five main cogs of the famous 1927 Yankees "Murderers' Row" wrecking crew (along with Ruth, Gehrig, Combs and Meusel), leading the Yankees to one of the greatest seasons in baseball history. His batting prowess enabled him to bat in over 100 runs seven different seasons, and he was a member of five different New York Yankees championship teams. Before joining the Yankees for his 1926 rookie season, Lazzeri would enjoy arguably the greatest professional all-time season with the Pacific Coast League's Salt Lake City club in 1925; batting .355, blasting 60 homers and knocking in an unfathomable 222 runs which still stands as an all-time professional baseball record!

Obviously ready for an MLB promotion, Lazzeri joined the Yankees for the 1926 season, and after a brilliant rookie campaign, the following 1927 season would see Lazzeri post a .309 batting average, belt 18 round-trippers and bat in 102 runs with "Poosh 'Em Up" Tony now here to stay. Ultra-rare to say the least, this 6-1/2" x 8-1/2" PSA Type 1 Charles Conlon c.1927 photo portrays the great Lazzeri in a classic throwing pose before game-time at Yankee Stadium. Imposing contrast and clarity, no glaring surface flaws and the verso's Underwood & Underwood credit stamp typically seen on many Charles Conlon images are the highlights of this timeless offering. Truly "turning back the clock" to Lazzeri's momentous 1927 campaign, it conjures up memories of how this powerful second-sacker joined forces with the immortal Ruth and Gehrig to lead the Yankees to one of the most dominating championship runs in baseball history!

MIN BID $200