Archive for May 22nd, 2014

ROCKWELL ART UP FOR AUCTION

the rookie

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City auctioneer says a Norman Rockwell painting
of Boston Red Sox players could bring up to $30 million.

The painting appeared on the cover of the March 2, 1957, issue of the Saturday
Evening Post. The title is: "The Rookie (Red Sox Locker Room)." Christie’s is
offering it today with a pre-sale estimate of $20 million to $30 million.

The painting shows pitcher Frank Sullivan, right fielder Jackie Jensen, catcher
Sammy White, second baseman Billy Goodman and Hall of Famer Ted Williams.

           

norman_rockwell at work

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NUMBER-ONE ON THIS DAY IN 1965

Ticket_to_Ride sleve

The Beatles attained their eighth Billboard number one hit with "Ticket
To Ride", the first song which Paul McCartney, not George Harrison,
was featured on lead guitar. It was ranked number 394 on Rolling
Stone
‘s list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".

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ticket-to-ride 45

   

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TODAY IN HISTORY ~

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Ed Danahue

johnnycarson goodby

                jc mug

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