Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction September 2024
The ringleader of the infamous conspiracy to throw the 1919 World Series forever immortalized as the "Black Sox Scandal", Chick Gandil - along with his eight co-conspirators - were forever banned from organized baseball by commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis despite being found not guilty. This rare original circa-1910 rookie photo of Gandil by famous photographer Paul Thompson has been deemed a Type I by PSA/DNA. At approx 4 1/2" x 6 1/2", Gandil is pictured in his White Sox uniform in a throwing position. On the reverse there is a purple stamp from Paul Thompson, with "Gandil Chicago Am" handwritten in pencil. The photo shows just light handling wear, with a few small spots of discolouration over the top front, with these not affecting the image whatsoever. This is a must item for any "Black Sox" collection. An LOA from PSA/DNA will accompany.
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