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Lot 886
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Lot Number: 886
Description: Rare Rube Foster original studio portrait photograph. Superb formal studio portrait of the Father of Negro League baseball Andrew “Rube” Foster who served as a player, manager, and executive in Negro League baseball from 1902 until his death in 1930. Foster was a fine player excelling at several positions but is most remembered for his managerial talents and for founding the Negro National League. The offered image shows Foster seated with program in one hand and pipe in the other. 4”x 6” marked with raised stamp of photographer A.P. Bedou, New Orleans at lower right corner. Image retains strong orig. contrast and clarity, has some wear to corners incl. pinholes: EX
Estimated Price: $1,000.00-$1,500.00
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