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.
