Object Details
Photograph by
Walter Iooss Jr., American, born 1943
Subject of
Wilt Chamberlain, American, 1936 - 1999
Bill Russell, American, 1934 - 2022
Wali Jones, American, born 1942
Philadelphia 76ers, American, founded 1963
Boston Celtics, American, founded 1946
Description
An image of Wilt Chamberlin mid-jump during a playoff between the 76ers and Boston Celtics. Behind Chamberlin, Bill Russell (Celtics number 6) and (Celtics number 17) John Havlicek turn towards the net. Wali Jones (76ers number 24) is to the left of the play and a referee is visible in the left foreground of the image.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
Date
1967
Object number
2016.164.3
Restrictions & Rights
© Walter Iooss
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
digital images
digital media - born analog
Medium
digital
Dimensions
H x W: 4958 pixels × 5000 pixels
File size: 70.97 MB
Place depicted
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
See more items in
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Portfolio/Series
Basketball
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Athletes
Basketball
Photography
Sports
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2016.164.3