PIttsburgh, PA - PIttsburgh Pirates' pitcher Nelson King plays the clown as he models a raccoon coat at a pre-game fashion show in PIttsburgh. Sharing the spotlight in this "football type" display is model Marilyn Olson of Purdue University.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
New York, NY: Giants' centerfielder Willie Mays runs right out from under his cap in a vain effort to spear Solly Hemus' blooper in sixth inning sof game with Phils here Sept. 23rd, as the ball bounces off the end of his glove for a hit. Phils won, 6 - 2.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Brooklyn, NY: Jubilant Dodger relief pitcher Don Bessent jumps into the arms of catcher Roy Campanella, who clamps a bear hug on him, moments after Pittsburgh Pirates' pinch hitter Hank Foiles went down on strikes for the final out of the pennant clinching Brooklyn victory here Sept. 30th. Bessent pitched his way out of two jams after relieving startedr Don Newcombe in the eighth inning, to save the 8 - 6 win for big NewK.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Brooklyn, NY: Chicago Cubs' second baseman Gene Baker goes skimming over the topsoil at Ebbets Field as he scores on teammate Walt Moryn's double to right field, tying the score at one and one in the seventh inning of the Brooklyn - Chicago game here September 14th. Dodger catcher Roy Campanella waits for the throw from right fielder Carl Furillo. Brooklyn won, 4 -2.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Brooklyn, NY: Dodger first baseman Gil Hodges nears his team's dugout after he slammed a three-run homer in the third inning of the World Series opener here October 3rd to put his team ahead, 5 -2. On the welcoming committee are: Walt ALston, manager, left, Don Newcombe, pitcher, right and Jackie Robinson, second from right. Hodges' hit proved to be enought as the Brooks beat the Yankees 6 - 3.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Brooklyn, NY: Veteran Sal Maglie follows through on a pitch during the World Series opener against the Yankees here OCto. 3rd. Maglie, 39-year-old "rejuvenile" stopped the Yanks, 6 - 3. Sal won 13 games, one a no-hitter, since he was obtained from Cleveland early in the season.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Brooklyn, NY: Even a king-sized victory stogie can't hide the ear-to-ear smile on the face of little Sandy Amoros after Brooklyn clinched the pennant here Sept. 30th. Sandy, who was the "goat" when he dropped a fly ball a couple of days earlier, blasted two homers as the Brooks beat Pittsburgh, 8 - 6, to nail down their 10th National League pennant.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
