Patricia Palinkas
SubjectPortrait of
Patricia Palinkas
American, born 1943
Date21 August 1970
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 9 × 6 7/8in. (22.9 × 17.5cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Greg D. Tranter
DescriptionBlack and white photograph of Patricia Palinkas, 21 August 1970. Palinkas is credited as the first woman to play American football professionally in a league made predominantly of men. She played in the Atlantic Coast Football League in 1970.
Object number2022.40.193
InscribedPrinted in purple on yellow paper affixed to back of photo: "OLP 1678122...NEW YORK BUREAU / WOMAN FOOTBALL PLAYER / ORLANDO, FL.: Pat Palinkas and her husband Steve, a / kicking specialist with Atlantic Coast League's Orlando / Panthers, played in pre-season game, August 15, against / Bridgeport Jets. Pat was the ball holder; Steve the / kicker. Pat has a one-year contract with the Panthers. / CREDIT (UPI TELEPHOTO) 8/21/70 mm"Stamped in purple ink on back: "REFERENCE / SEP 1 '70 / N.E.A."
Collections
- Football in Connecticut
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