Bob Feller and Hank Greenberg photograph
Date1951 January
DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Bob Feller standing with Hank Greenberg holding thirteen baseballs. Feller and Greenberg are wearing suits and ties for Feller's contract signing event. Hank Greenberg wears his 1945 World Series ring on his left pinky finger. On the reverse, there is a cut out of a caption stating, "BAKER'S DOZEN: Hank Greenberg, general manager of the Cleveland Indians, presents Bob Feller with thirteen brand new baseballs, representing the Tribe hurler's service (including coming season) with the club. Bob signed 1951 contract yesterday for estimated $45,000.
Object numberBL-1968-04131-0039
Publisher
New York Herald Tribune (Firm)
Subject
Greenberg, Hank
Subject
Feller, Bob, 1918-2010
Classificationsphotographic materials
Collection NumberBA PHT 002 New York Herald Tribune photographic materials
Dimensions8.25 x 6.5 in.
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Object number: BL-1968-04131-0034
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1951 January
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approximately 1953
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1947 or 1948
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undated
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