Albie Booth in Baseball Togs
SubjectPortrait of
Albie Booth
American, 1908 - 1959
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1931
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 7/16 x 5 3/4in. (18.9 x 14.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 x 6 1/8in. (20.3 x 15.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 x 6 1/8in. (20.3 x 15.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Minneapolis Public Library
DescriptionA young man wearing a baseball uniform stands in a grassy filed. He wears a cap, a shirt with the letters "YALE" on it, a long-sleeved undershirt, knee-length trousers with a leather belt, socks, and leather shoes. A baseball bat is in his right hat. A baseball glove is on his left hand. The background is out of focus.
Object number2001.136.10
MarkingsOn verso, stamped in purple ink, "MAR 19 1931 P.M."InscribedOn verso, mimeographed label, "ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO FROM NEW YORK / PLEASE USE CREDIT / ALBIE BOOK IN BASEBALL TOGS / ALBIE BOOK, YALE'S 145-POUND ATHLETE - CAPTAIN OF THE / FOOTBALL TEAM, STELLAR BASKETBALL PLAYER, IS NOW DRESSING / HIS SMALL SELF IN BASEBALL TOGS. HE IS SHOWN HERE AFTER / REPORTING TO 'SMOKY' JOE WOOD, COACH, FOR PRE-SEASON PRAC-/TISE [sic] AT NEW NAVEN. / ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO / MET LIST (NE LIST OUT0 3/14/31 CA". Accession number inscribed in pencil, lower center.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.On View
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