Description: The 1954 Brooklyn Dodgers season was the first season for new manager Walter Alston, who replaced Chuck Dressen, who had been fired during a contract dispute. Alston led the team to a 92–62 record, finishing five games behind the league champion New York Giants. In addition to Alston, the 1954 Dodgers had two other future Hall of Fame managers on their roster in pitcher Tommy Lasorda and outfielder Dick Williams. First baseman Gil Hodges and reserve infielder Don Zimmer would also go on to successful managerial careers. Offered is this 8x10 photo from Walter Alston’s inaugural season as the skipper of the Dodgers (a position he would hold until his retirement after the 1976 in which Tommy Lasorda – who was a rookie on the ’54 team took over). Original paper caption on the back. Dated Features Hall of Famers: Jackie Robinson, Gil Hodges, Roy Campanella, Duke Snider, Pee Wee Reese, Tommy Lasora, Billy Herman, Ted Lyons and Walt Alston, along with standouts Carl Furillo, Jim Gilliam, Carl Erskine, Clem Labine, Don Hoak, and Sandy Amoros. Gorgeous image has been Encapsulated authentic by PSA/DNA as TYPE III photograph. This photo produced during this time period is just as a nice as any TYPE 1 that we've seen! Very clear image. PSA designates a Type III - A 2nd generation photograph, developed from a duplicate negative or wire transmission, during the period (within approximately 2 years of when the picture was taken). Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE
Price: 495 USD
Location: Tustin, California
End Time: 2025-02-05T19:55:48.000Z
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Player: Jackie Robinson
Sport: Baseball
Year: 1954
Size: 8x10in.
Original/Reproduction: Original
Team-Baseball: Brooklyn Dodgers
