Albie Booth, Wiry Little Quarterback of the Yale Team

SubjectPortrait of Albie Booth American, 1908 - 1959

Date1931

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/4 x 6 3/8in. (18.4 x 16.2cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 1/16 x 6 3/8in. (20.5 x 16.2cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the Minneapolis Public Library

DescriptionA young man wearing a football uniform, consisting of a helmet, jersey with shoulder pads, and knee-length trousers, crouches in grassy field. His shadow is visible on the ground behind him. The background is out of focus.

Object number2001.136.6

MarkingsOn verso, stamped in blue ink on a label, "OCT 26 1931 A.M."InscribedOn verso, mimeographed label: "ASSOCIATED PRESS FROM NEW YORK / CAUTION WATCH CREDIT / BOOTH WILL BE WATCHED IN ARMY GAME / ALBIE BOOTH, WIRY LITTLE QUARTERBACK OF THE YALE TEAM, / WHO WILL BE VERY MUCH IN THE GAME AT NEW HAVEN, CONN., / OCTOBER 24 WHEN YALE AND THE ARMY RENEW THEIR ANNUAL / GRIDIRON RIVALRY. BOOTH IS A CONSISTENT BALL-CARRIER AND / AND IS ALWAYS WATCHED BY HIS OPPONENTS. HE IS AN ALL-ROUND / ATHLETE AND IS A FAST MAN ON THE BASKETBALL COURT. / ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO / LAH 10/23/31 FS B OUT CONN. MASS B IN".NotesSubject Note: Albert J. Booth, Jr., "Albie Booth," was a three-sport captain and football star at Yale from 1929 to 1931. He scored all three touchdowns in the 21-13 upset of Army in 1930.

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