CIRCA 1916

Sepia tone 3.5"x5" photograph showing a young Lou Gehrig posed for a formal studio sitting. He was born the second of four children to German immigrant parents and grew up in the neighborhoods of New York City. It is unknown when he first picked up a baseball bat but by the time he was in high school he was garnering National attention for his play. This early portrait is among the oldest known showing the immortal Gehrig and displays unmistakable features including the hairstyle he would wear throughout his life. Displays well with some modest evident wear including a few small creases and some upper surface paper loss on front corners/edges. Authenticated and encapsulated by PSA as "Type I": GD