Opening Day Auction Closing May 9th
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/10/2015
George Brace was a former official photographer for the Chicago Cubs who, from 1929 to 1994, snapped nearly every series at Wrigley and Comiskey Park. He compiled a catalog of virtually every major-league player and caught rare, behind-the-scenes shots of the era's concessionaires, ball boys and mascots. His private collection ranks among the finest in baseball. Offered here are sixteen (16) photos taken by Brace of Detriot Tiger members and signed by the respective players. The photos include images of: 1) Eldon Auker (1938); 2) Dale Alexander (1931); 3) Cliff Bolton (1937); 4) Beau Bell (1939); 5) Charlie Gehringer (1936); 6) Earl Averill (1940); 7) Hoot Evers (1949); 8) Herman Clifton (1934); 9) Ray Hayworth (1934); 10) Babe Herman (1937); 11) George Kell (1948); 12) Chet Laabs (1937); 13) John Lipon (1942); 14) Bob Maier (1945); 15) Hal Wagner (1947); and 16) Earl Averill (1940). These photos have been Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA.