1940 Hank Greenberg World Series Original Acme Newspictures Photograph PSA/DNA Type I

Sold For:

$900

Year:

1940

Auction:

2023 Fall

Lot #:

3251

Category:

Post-1900 Baseball Memorabilia

Original news photo of Hank Greenberg crossing the plate after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of Game 5 of the 1940 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds. Encapsulated and certified as an original Type I photograph by PSA/DNA. Greenberg is greeted by Barney McCoskey, Rudy York, and a bat boy as he crosses the plate. Greenberg's home run gave the Tigers a 3-0 lead, and they held on to beat the Reds 8-0. The home run was the only one for Greenberg in the Series, which the Reds won in seven games to capture their second World Championship. An "Acme Newspictures" credit stamp appears on the reverse, along with the original paper news caption, dated "10-6-40." (The news caption detached at some point and has been reattached by means of tape.) The photo (7 x 9 inches) has a piece of tape on the bottom edge and cropping marks in the borders. In Excellent condition overall. Opening Bid $200.