WALTER JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPH BY LOUIS VAN OEYEN C.1912-14 (PSA/DNA TYPE I)

Black and white 8"x10" image of the "Big Train" photographed in pitching follow-through pose likely warming up for a game. Excellent contrast and clarity are evident with Johnson shown in Washington Senators pinstriped uniform having fans visible in the background. Area of surface wrinkling/undulation at top left with some small surface abrasions just beneath and small corner chip at top left. Player name penned in black ink likely by Van Oeyen with embossed photographer's seal at bottom memorializing the piece as one of the photographer's very finest. Van Oeyen photographer's stamp on verso with "Johnson" in pencil. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA (Type I): VG-EX