A unique, spectacular collection of eighteen (18) high quality photographic prints, mounted on foamcore, produced for a special exhibition conducted by ESPN in 2002. These photos were all taken in the 1960s and 1970s. Each print is approximately 20 x 30in. in size. The photographs feature such notable athletes as Johnny Unitas, Lenny Moore, Earl Weaver, Elvin Hayes, Nate "Tiny" Archibald, Brooks Robinson, George Allen, and Gil Hodges. Lot also includes one mounted photo of John Mackey, signed on the image by the athlete himself. All prints are signed in ink on verso by Neil Leifer. Note: All of the images in this collection will be available for viewing online.

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The photographs in this auction have been examined by an expert, whose opinions pertaining to the age of the prints, the printing process, and the type of paper used, are included in the description of each photograph. Although Guernsey’s believes these descriptions to be accurate, interested buyers are urged to personally inspect the prints either at the public preview or by appointment with Guernsey’s. As with all items in this auction, all lots are being sold as is.

Please note the terms being used to describe photographic prints:

Vintage print: Printed no more than 3-5 years after the negative was made.
Older print: Also referred to by collectors as "printed later." Refers to a print that was made more than 3-5 years after the original negative was made, but not within the 21st century.
Modern print: Refers to a print made in the 21st century from an earlier, 20th century negative.