This lot consists of 6 original photos from the 1940 N.Y. Giants practice sessions. It features Hall of Fame center Mel Hein as well as other players training for a game. The photos are large sized with most measuring about 12.5" x 10". Some are stamped "Culver Service" on the back with brief pencil notations. There is some light corner creasing and tears, but overall they are in excellent condition. A must lot for any fan of "Big Blue" or the NFL.

MEL HEIN BIO

Originally joined the Giants in 1931 and played 15 seasons for the Giants, a record of team service that is matched by only Phil Simms. He was named All-NFL eight straight years from 1933-40.

Following a successful college career at Washington State, Hein wrote to three NFL clubs offering his services. The Giants bid the highest at $150 per game.

Hein was a 60-minute regular for 15 years, playing in 170 games. Hein never missed a game in the National Football League or in college and high school. He took time out only in two games and was injured only once.

Hein was named the League’s Most Valuable Player after anchoring a line that helped guide the Giants to the 1938 World Championship with a 23-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers at the Polo Grounds. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1963.

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