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: Dodger manager Walt Alston is in a throughly relaxed mood in his dressing room here October 5th following his team's 13 - 8 comeback beating of the New York Yankees in Brooklyn. The Dodgers, who now have a 2 - 0 lead over the Yanks in the Series move over to the Yankee Stadium October 6th for the third game of the fall classic.
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.
