Albie Booth, Football Captain

SubjectPortrait of Albie Booth American, 1908 - 1959

Date1931

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 3/8 x 6 1/4in. (21.3 x 15.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 3/8 x 6 1/4in. (21.3 x 15.9cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the Minneapolis Public Library

DescriptionA young man wearing a football uniform stands in a grassy field holding a football in his right hand poised for a pass. He wears a long-sleeved jersey, shoulder pads, trousers with eyelets and laces, a leather belt, and socks. The background, which includes additional men, is out of focus. The photograph has been heavily retouched with ink around the central figure.

Object number2001.136.9

MarkingsOn verso, stamped in purple ink, "SEP 24 1931 A.M."InscribedOn verso, inscribed in pencil, "2 col / cut / Sunday". Mimeographed label, "ASSOCIATED PRESS FROM NEW YORK / CAUTION WATCH CREDIT / BOOTH GETS INTO ACTION / NOT A MINOR ATTRACTION AT THE INITIAL FOOTBALL PRACTICE / AT YALE UNIVERSITY SEPTEMBER 15 WAS ALBIE BOOTH, CAPTAIN, / AND MAINSTAY OF THE TEAM. BOOTH REPORTED WITH 93 OTHER / CANDIDATES FOR THE COVETED "Y" AT NEW HAVEN, CONN. HE IS / SHOWN HERE PASSING. BOOTH IS CAPTAIN OF THIS YEAR'S TEAM. / ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO / LAH 9/16/31 MET LIST CONN MASS". Accession number inscribed in pencil in right margin.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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