Icons & Immortals: High-End Sports Memorabilia and Card Auction
Lot 96:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! Bobby Thomson and Ralph Branca Dual-Signed 8×10 Photograph, JSA and MLB Authenticated
This professional 8" x 10" black and white photograph depicts one of the most iconic moments in Major League Baseball history: Bobby Thomson’s "Shot Heard ‘Round the World" during the 1951 National League Playoff at the Polo Grounds. The item is hand-signed in bold blue felt-tip marker by both central figures of the play: New York Giants outfielder Bobby Thomson and Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Ralph Branca. The signatures are accompanied by a personalized inscription in the center that reads, "To Jimmie, With Our Best Wishes." This item is a licensed reproduction print from Photo File as part of the Cooperstown Collection, dated 2003. The piece is dual-authenticated for peace of mind. It includes a James Spence Authentication (JSA) Basic Certification card with a matching tamper-evident hologram (Certification Number: CH61255) and an official Major League Baseball (MLB) authenticated hologram sticker (Number: DB203361560). This photograph captures the historic walk-off three-run home run that secured the pennant for the Giants over their cross-town rivals.
Condition report:
The photograph is in excellent condition, showing no signs of creasing, tearing, or surface abrasions. Both signatures and the inscription are exceptionally bold and clear, with no evidence of fading or bleeding. The JSA and MLB authentication holograms are intact and properly applied to the lower right corner.
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