Spring 2022 - Item detail

1954 Brooklyn Dodgers Original United Press Photograph with Robinson, Campanella, Reese, and Hodges PSA/DNA Type I

Sold For:
$600
Year:
1954
Auction:
2022 Spring
Lot #:
2601
Category:
Post-1900 Baseball Memorabilia
Original news photo capturing the nine starting players on the Brooklyn Dodgers roster for the opening game of the 1954 season (left to right): Gilliam, Reese, Furillo, Robinson, Alston (manager), Campanella, Hodges, Furillo, Cox, and Erskine. Encapsulated and certified as an original Type I photograph by PSA/DNA. The players are pictured posing together on the top step of the dugout in the their home uniforms. An original paper news caption appears on the reverse. The photo (9 x 5.25 inches) remains in Excellent condition overall. Reserve $200.