Above is another fantastic vintage press photo that I ran into on eBay.
Go here to check out that auction. It is an International News Photo taken by noted photographer Herb Scharfman, dated 8/12/1956.
Scharfman is considered one of the greats in sports photojournalism. He started out with International News Photo then moved on to Sports Illustrated. His photograph of Rocky Marciano's knock-out punch of Joe Wolcott in 1952 is considered one of the most iconic photos ever taken (
see it here), and he is noted for chronicling Roger Maris' pursuit of Babe Ruth's home run record in 1961. Strangely, he may be more famous today for a photo he did not take, but is instead in the middle of. He is the photographer seen between Muhammad Ali's leg when he stands over a knocked-out Sonny Liston in a 1964 rematch. You can see that
photo here.
As for the photo above it includes the following caption that was attached to the reverse:
Winning Combo
Brooklyn, NY... Winning Dodger combination that helped rout Robin Roberts and the Phillies, 7-3, today make a happy picture in Ebbets Field dressing room. From left are Carl Furrillo who hit two homers, winning pitcher Roger Craig, and Pee Wee Reese and Randy Jackson, who hit a homer each as their share in the Philly Defeat.
This win kept the Dodgers 1.5 games behind the Milwaukee Braves. Below are some links to check out:
“That was a really tough play,” Kershaw said. “I think under normal
circumstances that’s pretty close to a hit. [Corey] Dickerson’s really
fast and Hanley did all he could, he made a great play and just throws a
little wide, so there’s nothing you can do with that. It was a tough
play.”
- Via Stacie Wheeler at Lasorda's Lair, "Dodgers Lose Two Minor League Catchers This Offseason."
- Via Oscar Martinez at Lasorda's Lair, "Remembering Hanley Ramirez Through Cardboard."
- You've no doubt heard about and seen the new Star Wars 'The Force Awakens' movie trailer, but have you seen the Lego version? Watch it below.
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