Photograph by
Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
Subject of
Bill Russell, American, 1934 - 2022
Baylor, Elgin, American, born 1934
Boston Celtics, American, founded 1946
Los Angeles Lakers, American, founded 1947
Date
1965
Medium
digital
Dimensions
H x W: 13652 pixels × 13652 pixels
File size: 533.47 MB
Description
An image of Bill Russell and Elgin Baylor playing in 1965. The image features Baylor with the ball going to the net and Russell jumping up to defend him. The two are surrounded by other players on the court. The background of the image shows the stands filled with spectators and the scoreboard hanging from the rafters.
Place depicted
Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
Portfolio/Series
Basketball
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
digital images
digital media - born analog
Topic
Athletes
Basketball
Photography
Sports
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
Object number
2016.164.1
Restrictions & Rights
© Walter Iooss
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ec96a40b-12ec-4649-8f2a-7d824d391def

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