Photograph by
Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
Subject of
Mays, Willie Howard Jr., American, born 1931
Unidentified Man or Men
San Francisco Giants, American, founded 1958
Philadelphia Phillies, American, founded 1883
Date
1962-1963
Medium
digital
Dimensions
H x W: 3343 pixels × 5000 pixels
File size: 47.88 MB
Description
An image of Willie Mays playing for the San Francisco Giants against the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The image features Mays at home plate in front of the catcher, mid-swing. The background of the image shows spectators in the stands.
Place depicted
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Portfolio/Series
Baseball
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
digital images
digital media - born analog
Topic
Athletes
Baseball
Photography
Sports
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
Object number
2016.164.32
Restrictions & Rights
© Walter Iooss
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56887c218-edd1-4d21-b87a-a7cf51e2a43e

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