Object Details
Photograph by
Walter Iooss Jr., American, born 1943
Subject of
Willie Howard Mays Jr., American, 1931 - 2024
Unidentified Man or Men
San Francisco Giants, American, founded 1958
Philadelphia Phillies, American, founded 1883
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.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
Date
1962-1963
Object number
2016.164.32
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: 3343 pixels × 5000 pixels
File size: 47.88 MB
Place depicted
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Portfolio/Series
Baseball
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Athletes
Baseball
Photography
Sports
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2016.164.32