Vintage glossy 4.75 x 3.75 photo of Lou Gehrig in his New York Yankees uniform during 1938 spring training, signed neatly in blue ink. Reverse of photo bears excellent collector's notations dating to March 1938, which read: "St. Petersburg training ground for New York Yankees, World Champions. Taken only a day or two after coming to city after signing contract for $39,000 and day or two before world premier of 'Rawhide,' his first movie, was held in St. Petersburg. The other man in the picture is a movie man asking him to pose for some more movie pictures. Gehrig is the highest paid baseball player this year and is considered the best first baseman in baseball." Also included is a vintage glossy 4.75 x 3.75 photo of Gehrig signing autographs in St. Pete, with notations on reverse reading: "March 1938, About to sign Jean's autograph book after getting off bus which brought World's Champion Yankees of New York to play practice game with St. Louis Cardinals." In fine condition, with a very slight surface tear to the upper border. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.
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