University of Connecticut vs. Springfield College football game, 1957
PhotographerPhotographed by
Frank Lorenzo
American, 1928 - 2000
PhotographerPhotographed by
United Press International
American, founded 1907
Date1957 September 21
MediumPhotography
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 7 1/4 × 9in. (18.4 × 22.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Tracey Lorenzo Budrejko
DescriptionBlack and white photograph by United Press International (UPI) photographer Frank Lorenzo with typed caption.
Caption: HFP-092102-9/21/57-SPRINGFIELD, MASS.: UConn's FB, #33, Paul Whitley plunges over the goal line to score the UConn's first TD of the game, despite the "father spanking son" position of Springfield's Hugh Mendez. The action took place in the 1st quarter, and Springfield did end up "spanking" the Univ. of Connecticut, 19-14. UNITED PRESS TELEPHOTO bm (Special for the New Haven Register)
Caption: HFP-092102-9/21/57-SPRINGFIELD, MASS.: UConn's FB, #33, Paul Whitley plunges over the goal line to score the UConn's first TD of the game, despite the "father spanking son" position of Springfield's Hugh Mendez. The action took place in the 1st quarter, and Springfield did end up "spanking" the Univ. of Connecticut, 19-14. UNITED PRESS TELEPHOTO bm (Special for the New Haven Register)
Object number2023.82.219.1
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