1929 STL University SLU Billikens Football Handlan's Park Froelich Photo PSA LOA

Description: 1923 Rare Authentic Original Sepia Photo of St Louis University (SLU) Billikens Football Team (Wearing Dark Solid Jerseys) playing at Handlan's Ball Park Authenticated as a PSA/DNA "Type 1" First Generation OOAK Original Photo backed by a LOA / COA DescriptionThis is a great photo of leatherheads in motion possibly opposing Syracuse at well-attended game.This rare original sepia photo originates from the estate archives of archives of famous photojournalist and aviation inventor, Russell Froelich, Sr. This photo has been in private hands for over a century. The balance of the collection was donated by the Froelich and his son to The Smithsonian Institution and the Missouri Historical Society. Includes Provenance. WatermarksOnly appear on the scan for this listing, to protect the interests of the buyer and limit plagiarism of the image. Authentication Documents Included with Order:Dark solid (blue) Uniforms match SLU Football Archives donated to the university by Rita G. Adams (see reference examples)Authenticated as a Type 1 Original photo by PSA/DNA (Letter of Authenticity Certificate # 1P15396) which will be included with order.Additional authentication is provided by email and text messages from the photographer's surviving son, Russell Froelich, Jr.Dimensions: 3-1/2"H x 5"W Condition:Reverse side of print has remnants of black scrapbook paper. Image is in Very Good Condition with a diagonally trimmed LL corner as well as some minor flaws.Museum Quality ready for Framing, Archiving, Display or Scanning for Resale. Free of Copyright History - Buyer Takes Full Ownership.Sorry - No Returns & No Refunds on this itemWhy? Since this is a photograph which can be scanned in high resolution for resale, repurposing or distribution online, the original is not returnable. For this reason, you are encouraged to thoroughly read the description, carefully view the image, confirm the legitimacy of the LOA by locating it on the PSA Card website and ask any questions you have before purchasing. Payment Grace Period:We allow a 2-week grace period before canceling for non-payment. However, if buyer needs more time (e.g. for corporate or organizational net-30 A/P policies), we can accommodate. Questions Please examine the images very carefully! Scanned images may not pick up the exact tones/hues of the original item. Uploads can diminish quality of the picture. All listed items described as best we can. PLEASE ask questions before buying. We do not always list every little defect. We try to list what we think is important. Nobody likes surprises with a defective item(s) so, again, please ask questions if you're not 100% certain before bidding or purchasing. Shipping and Multi-PurchaseWe do combine shipping. If you purchase multiple items, please add each item to your cart on the listing home page and when finished check out and request a total.If you win multiple auctions, please don't pay for each item individually. I will send you an invoice with a combined shipping amount for all of your auction wins once they are completed.All items are delivered in secure packaging with Fragile labels.Photo Type DefinitionsType 1 - 1st generation photo developed from the original negative.Type 2 - Photo produced from the original negative (several years after original creation)Type 3 - Photo developed by wire transmission or copy negative (5 or more years after original creation)Type 4 - Photo developed by wire transmission or copy negative (many years after original production)Provenance - Photographer's Bio:Russell Froelich, Sr. (1890–1958) was a pioneer of both early aviation and aerial photography who took thousands of lasting images of the St. Louis region for the city’s newspaper outlets from 1911 to the 1950s, helped the war effort in WWI with aerial mapping, was a color photography innovator and even invented a monoplane. After the War, Froelich worked as a beat photographer for St. Louis newspapers, including the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, and the St. Louis Star. He eventually managed the photography team which gave him access to a wide range of subject matter including regional sports teams, aviation pioneers and politicians. He had the ability to experiment with action photography and the evolution of color techniques. Wiki - Handlan's Ball Park is a former baseball ground located in St. Louis, Missouri. The ground was home to the St. Louis Terriers baseball team of the Federal League in 1914 and 1915. After the Federal League folded, it was used as the St. Louis University Athletic Field and is still located on the campus of Saint Louis University today. The St. Louis Giants of the Negro National League played some games there in 1920 and 1921. The seating capacity of 15,000 comprised the grandstand at the southeast corner of Laclede and Grand, the pavilion situated near Grand and Clark, and bleachers stretching behind center field between two rows of houses, which were barricaded by tall wooden fences. --------- Items are described to the best of our ability. Examine photo(s). Photos are an important part of the description. We will try to describe any faults in the description that are not obvious in the images shown. We Ship Worldwide and combine ship multiple items. Tracking is recommended but comes at a significant cost from the US. Occasionally we may be traveling away from the office to acquire more inventory, resulting in shipping delays but, otherwise, we try to ship all orders same day if paid by 3pm Central Time (CT). Considering leaving other than Positive Feedback? Please contact us first. Communication is important. We'd prefer to work things out to your satisfaction. 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Price: 125 USD

Location: Ballwin, Missouri

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