HISTORIC 1984 Original Photo DA BULLS Introduce MICHAEL JORDAN Rookie PSA

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HISTORIC 1984 Original Photo DA BULLS Introduce MICHAEL JORDAN Rookie PSA Starting Bid 99 cents !!! .... Absolutely NO RESERVE !!! DESCRIPTION INTRODUCING : Michael Jeffrey Jordan Attention vintage basketball photography collectors: THIS is a MONSTER piece. Obtained from the files of a former employee of United Press International (UPI) in Chicago, IL is this "ONE-of-a-KIND" photograph made from the original negative and used on September 12, 1984 to report that the Chicago Bulls have introduced their new rookie star to the world, Michael Jeffrey Jordan. While upon first glance, this appears to be a wire photo but it is not. Look closely and you will see that it is special. This offered photograph is "ONE-of-a-KIND" and was used by UPI to transmit the depicted image to media subscribers and other news bureaus around the nation that would create the "wire photo" on the other end of a transmission . The teletype caption on top is a separate strip that was typed by a photo clerk or photo editor then glued to the top of the photo (i.e. this is THE Original PROOF that was placed into the wire machine at UPI's Chicago office that would transmit the "image" via wire. On the receiving end, whether it be UPI's San Francisco, Los Angeles, or New York's office, they would receive the "wire photo"). This 8” x 10” photograph has been authenticated by PSA/DNA as a TYPE I , period 1st generation exemplar and has been encapsulated in PSA’s photograph holder. The wire photos themselves (which are TYPE III by classification) are scarce, desirable and sell for hundreds. This however is the one and only "mother" that produced ALL those offsprings. The only one of its kind and a truly "unique" piece from the days of how images were sent via wire before the days of digital technology. And it dates to the very dawn of the professional career of arguably the greatest athlete in sports history. As with ALL our auctions, there is NO RESERVE so Bid to WIN !!! (This is a 7-day Auction that ends on MONDAY Night, December 17th). "Please allow time for images to load" (front of label) (back of label) ABOUT US eBay Member Since 1997 Check our Feedback and Bid with TOTAL Confidence and see why we are Rated #1 by many as "The Source" for Vintage Sports Memorabilia and Vintage Original Photographs on eBay. Everything we sell is backed by a 100% TOTAL Satisfaction Guarantee ! Please see my eBay "About Me" page by If you have never brought from us, give us a try and join over 15,000+ satisfied clients. PAYMENT, SHIPPING, & PICK-UP We accept PayPal. Pick-Up from our Jersey City location (by appointment) is also available. Payment is due within (3) days from the end of the auction. NJ State Residents MUST add 7% sales tax. DO NOT use eBay CHECKOUT . This is a four-part auction, All winners will be sent an invoice by email on WEDNESDAY, December 19th when our ENTIRE auction this week is over. However, if you are done buying from us and need an invoice immediately, just email us and we will get an invoice out to you ASAP. Because eBay’s shipping calculator might NOT always be accurate or appear high on the shipping charges (especially on multiple purchases), please contact us with your postal code and we will send you an invoice or wait for our invoice so we can combine your shipping charges. WE ALWAYS COMBINE SHIPPING CHARGES on MULTIPLE PURCHASES (Buy More and SAVE on S+H) ! WE SHIP via USPS. In general, For U.S. and CANADA : small size and flat items weighing less than 13 ounces, such as photographs, cards, or pins will be shipped via 1st Class. Other items will be shipped via Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation. Insurance is MANDATORY on packages valued at over $100. For INTERNATIONAL Destinations , Packages over $50 will be sent via USPS International Priority Mail. Packages over $200 must be sent via USPS International Express Mail with tracking (as only Express Mail is insured and trackable for international packages). Per eBay rules and the law, ... read more

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