
George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Blue Eyes at Ringside: Frank Sinatra [Madison Square Garden, March 8, 1971] signed George Kalinsky, titled, and annotated AP (along lower margin) iris print on rag paper sight 20 x 16in; framed 29 x 24 1/2in Together with a March 19, 1971 issue of LIFE and one letter from Frank Sinatra to George Kalinsky, dated October 15, 1973. (3) Footnotes: Frank Sinatra was one of many famous figures George Kalinsky eventually befriended. In 1971, Sinatra approached Kalinsky and asked him for a photography lesson. Not long after, Sinatra photographed the first Ali-Frazier fight, producing an image that later appeared on the cover of LIFE magazine. Kalinsky, in turn, captured Sinatra at ringside, with his camera in hand. Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing










![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Wilt Chamberlain: Five Photographs[Including images from All-Star G...: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Wilt Chamberlain: Five Photographs [Including images from All-Star Games at Madison Square Garden and NBA Finals Knicks vs. LA Lakers, circa 1968-1973] black and white](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922335_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771174804&width=181)
![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): The Dunk: Willis Reed and Wilt Chamberlain[Philadelphia 76ers vs. N...: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): The Dunk: Willis Reed and Wilt Chamberlain [Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks, Madison Square Garden, circa 1967] painted photograph 19 1/8 x 15 1/2in Together with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922369_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771174805&width=181)

![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Wilt's Final Game: Wilt Chamberlain[After his final NBA game, Madis...: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Wilt's Final Game: Wilt Chamberlain [After his final NBA game, Madison Square Garden, 1975] signed and dedicated To George / Peace / Wilt Chamberlain sepia](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922337_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771174806&width=181)
![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Wilt's Final Game: Wilt Chamberlain[After his final NBA game, Madis...: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Wilt's Final Game: Wilt Chamberlain [After his final NBA game, Madison Square Garden, 1975] signed George Kalinsky, titled, and annotated AP 7/7 (along lower margin) iris](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922378_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771174806&width=181)
![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): The Captain Returns: Willis Reed[Walking onto the court for game se...: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): The Captain Returns: Willis Reed [Walking onto the court for game seven of the NBA finals, Madison Square Garden, 1970] signed and dated George Kalinsky 5/8/1970 (lower](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922347_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771174804&width=181)



![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Guards of Grace: Earl Monroe and Walt Frazier[Earl Monroe vs. Walt ...: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Guards of Grace: Earl Monroe and Walt Frazier [Earl Monroe vs. Walt Frazier, Madison Square Garden, 1970 playoffs] signed George Kalinsky / Walt Frazier / Earl Monroe and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922370_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771174805&width=181)

![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): First Fight (George Foreman KO's First Opponent, 1969)[Madison Squa...: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): First Fight (George Foreman KO's First Opponent, 1969) [Madison Square Garden, June 22, 1969] signed George Kalinsky, titled, and annotated AP 7/7 (lower margin) iris prin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922434_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771174805&width=181)
![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): The Chairman: Frank Sinatra[1974]: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): The Chairman: Frank Sinatra [1974] signed George Kalinsky, titled, and annotated AP (lower edge) black and white photograph sight 34 3/4 x 24 1/4in; framed 42 1/2 x 32](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922326_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771174805&width=181)
![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Original Photographic Layout for Fight of the Century, Ali vs. Fraz...: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Original Photographic Layout for Fight of the Century, Ali vs. Frazier [Madison Square Garden, March 8, 1971] mixed media, with color positive taped to the mat overall 16](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922309_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771174805&width=181)

![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Loving Judy: Judy Garland[Madison Square Garden, December 25, 1968]: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Loving Judy: Judy Garland [Madison Square Garden, December 25, 1968] signed, titled and annotated AP (lower margin) black and white photograph sight 16 x 11in; framed 25 3](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922313_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771174805&width=181)
![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Fight of the Century, Ali vs. Frazier[Madison Square Garden, March ...: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Fight of the Century, Ali vs. Frazier [Madison Square Garden, March 8, 1971] signed George Kalinsky / Joe Frazier / Muhammad Ali, numbered 89/250 (lower margin) color phot](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922430_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771174805&width=181)
![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): The Fight of the Century: Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier[Joe Frazier'...: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): The Fight of the Century: Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier [Joe Frazier's gym, Philadelphia, 1971] signed, dated and, dedicated George Kalinsky 1971, To George / from / Muhamm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922308_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771174804&width=181)




