Gift of Greg D. Tranter, 2022.40.191, Connecticut Historical Society, In Copyright

Willie Ross

SubjectPortrait of Willie Ross American, born 1941

PhotographerPhotographed by Robert L. Smith American, died 2020

Datec. 1965

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 10 × 8in. (25.4 × 20.3cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Greg D. Tranter

DescriptionBlack and white photograph of Willie Ross as a Buffalo Bill, c. 1965. Photograph by Robert L. Smith. Ross played in the Atlantic Coast Football League.

Object number2022.40.191

InscribedPrinted in black on front beneath photo: "Fullback / WILLIE ROSS / BUFFALO BILLS / Photography By: / BOB SMITH"

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Football in Connecticut

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