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An original 10x8" vintage photo from an archive of over two thousand original historical Harness Racing photos that we acquired from the estate of a defunct east coast Harness Racing Association.
Many of the photos from this archive are incredibly rare and some likely one of a kind. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.
Photo Overview
Harness racing star Call Money is shown in full flight winning the $7,000 Wildwood Pace at Hazel Park Harness Raceway in Hazel Park, Michigan on August 18, 1977, with driver Lee Sattleberg in the bike and the packed grandstand glowing under the track lights during the ninth race of the evening meet.
Call Money was a son of celebrated pacer Bye Bye Byrd, one of the influential sires of the era whose offspring helped shape modern Standardbred bloodlines. In 1977 this victory marked Call Money's fifth win of the season and contributed to more than $20,000 in seasonal earnings for Pittsburgh owner Donald Roos, illustrating just how competitive the Midwest harness circuit was at the time. Add this authentic race-night action image to your collection now before another harness racing fan grabs it.
Print analysis:
The photo is a glossy black and white 8x10 race action print with a contemporary typed results slip taped to the back, typical of 1970s track or press-distribution photos. The specific race date (August 18, 1977) matches the period look of the paper, typewriter font, and aging of the tape. There are no signs of later halftone reproduction or modern digital printing, indicating a darkroom photographic print from the original negative made within a few years of the race. This is best classified as a Type 1 original photo, likely printed c1977.
Condition: All harness racing photos are in good to excellent vintage condition. Please see photos for exact condition details of the front and back of this photo.
