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Squeeze Play

Bobby Orr of the Boston Bruins is seen here on the left, along with his teammate, Wayne Cashman, putting the squeeze on the New York Rangers’ Jean Ratelle. In 1972 Ratelle was poised to beat out Bruins’ star, Phil Esposito, for the season scoring title, but was felled by an injury. Only Esposito, Bobby Orr and John Bucyk had before then had scored as many points in league history as Ratelle had managed in his shortened season.

Photo by Manuel V. Rubio from the SPORT Magazine Archive of news wire photographs, appeared in SPORT Magazine on page 43 of the March 1969 issue. For more information about this photograph and others from the SPORT Magazine Collection, contact Robert Patrick at 800-660-7791 or via email, info@lje.com.

Another Hat Trick--Phil Esposito

New York Rangers’ Phil Esposito holds up four pucks in the dressing room after the game in which he notched the fifth four-goal game of his 16-year NHL career. It was also his 31^st hat trick which is a NHL record. The outburst powered the streaking Rangers to a 7-4 win over the Boston Bruins at the Boston Garden March 25, 1979.

This is an original news wire photo from UPI's New York Bureau of Phil Esposito taken March 15, 1979. For more information about collecting photographs from the SPORT Magazine Collection, contact Robert Patrick at 800-660-7791 or via email at info@lje.com.

Hockey Great Maurice "Rocket " Richard

Red Glare, 1956 (Maurice Richard)

Edition size 50, archival pigment inkjet print, image 16" x 20"

There was once no glare in hockey quite so menacing as that of Maurice "Rocket" Richard barreling in on a goaltender. In this magnificent 1955 SPORT magazine shot, taken for a cover article, the intensity is visible in his eyes even though the shot was taken following a Montreal Canadiens' practice. The image is hand printed from the original 4" by 5" transparency.

NOTE: As a security feature, images that appear on the website contain a watermark ("The SPORT Gallery") that is placed across each image. This watermark is a web security feature only and does not appear on the finished product.

For more information about this fine art photograph and others from the SPORT Magazine Photography Collection, please visit www.ChuckJonesGallery.com or contact a Chuck Jones Gallery near you: San Diego, 888-294-9880 or SanDiego@ChuckJones.com; Santa Fe, 800-290-5999 or SantaFe@ChuckJones.com; Tustin, 800-660-7791 or Tustin@ChuckJones.com.

Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings sets a Stanley Cup record, April, 11, 1955 in Detroit Michigan. Howe (r) is congratulated by teammate Dutch Riebel after he had scored 19 points for a 5-1 trounce of the Montreal Canadiens in Stanley Cup playoffs. Howe had scored 3 points in that game.

This photo is an AP Wirephoto (World Wide Photos) stamped SPORT Magazine on the reverse and from their archives, and dated 4/11/55. It measures 9" x 7" and has its original caption attached.

Available through the Chuck Jones Galleries: 888.294.9880 SanDiego@ChuckJones.com/800.290.5999 SantaFe@ChuckJones.com or 800-959-7175 Tustin@ChuckJones.com. Call or write for more information.

Bobby Orr's "Final Audition

Final Audition, 1966 (Bobby Orr)

Edition size 125, archival pigment inkjet print, image 16"x 20"

Having just turned 18, Bobby Orr, the wunderkind from Parry Sound, is caught in the lens of legendary photographer Harold Barkley as he gears up for one of the final rushes of his junior hockey career. Orr's Oshawa Generals (including future Boston Bruin teammate Wayne Cashman, shown here) would lose this game, played at Maple Leaf Gardens, 2-1, and, with it, the Memorial Cup, to the Edmonton Oil Kings in six games. The print is made directly from the original 35 millimeter slide.

Orr inspired the game of hockey with his command of the two-way game, which was unique for a defenseman. Defensemen with goal-scoring ability were not common in the NHL before his arrival. Orr was unique because he could score goals as well, and he influenced countless defensemen who followed him. His speed – most notably a rapid acceleration – and his open-ice artistry electrified fans as he set almost every conceivable record for a defenseman. (from wikipedia.)

NOTE: As a security feature, images that appear on the website contain a watermark ("The SPORT Gallery") that is placed across each image. This watermark is a web security feature only and does not appear on the finished product.

New Updates

We admit it. We've been re-miss in posting & would like to thank Dennis Chighisola (@CoachChic on Twitter) for the reminder (and wake up call!) Onward, then!

Dominic DiMaggio Dead at 92

The DiMaggio brothers, Dominic and Joe, flank Ted Williams in a 1950 photograph for SPORT Magazine. The final photo used on the cover cropped out Dominic.

Dominic DiMaggio, a seven-time All Star who still holds the record for the longest consecutive game hitting streak in Boston Red Sox history, has died. He was 92. For more information and to read the Associated Press obituary, please click here.

Dodgers Set a Major League Record with 13 - 0 Start at Home

Dodger Clubhouse, 1956 (Duke Snider)
Edition size 75, archival pigment inkjet print, image 16" x 20"
The "Duke of Flatbush" -- Dodger centerfielder Duke Snider -- takes a moment to himself before a game at Ebbets Field during the team's second-last season in Brooklyn. Photographed by George Heyer for SPORT magazine.

Breaking the record set by the now-defunct Detroit Tigers in 1911, the Los Angeles Dodgers, on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 surpassed that record by beating the Washington Nationals (big surprise...not!) at Dodgers Stadium in Chavez Ravine. Team members were allegedly unconcerned with the possibility of setting this record, but as manager Joe Torre went on to say "I"m sure they're aware of it. I'm sure they'd like to be the team to own the streak by themselves, or, like the 1911 Tigers, not be around when it's broken."

To read the entire article by Dylan Hernandez in the Los Angeles Times, please click here.

Jack Kemp, Renowned Quarterback & Politician, Dead at 73

Buffalo Bills' quarterback, Jack Kemp, hands off to fullback Wray Carlton, in a game against the Oakland Raiders, circa mid-1960s. Kemp led Buffalo to three straight Eastern Division titles and two straight AFL Championships. He led the league in career passes attempted, completions, and yards gained passing. He played in five of the AFL's 10 Championship Games, and holds the same career records (passing attempts, completions, and yardage) for championships. He is second in many other championship game categories, including career and single-game paswer rating. A Sporting News All-League selection at quarterback in 1960 and 1965, he was the only AFL quarterback to be listed as a starter all 10 years of the league's existence and one of only 20 players to serve all 10 of those years. His number 15 was retired by the Bills in 1984.

To read more about the life of Jack Kemp, click here. (Special thanks to Wikipedia.)

40 Years Later, Lakers to Face Rockets on Monday

"Mr. Clutch"

Jerry West of the Los Angeles Lakers flies toward the seats as he attempts to grab a loose rebound in the 2nd quarter of game 3 of the final NBA playoffs with the Boston Celtics at the Boston Garden on April 27, 1969. At this point, the Lakers lead in the series 2-0, but lose game 3--and eventually the title in a dramatic game 7. The only consolation was Jerry West's MVP award--sullied by the green Volkswagen Beetle he also was awarded.

Beginning Monday, May 4, 2009, the Lakers face the self-proclaimed "Kobe stopper" Ron Artest of the Houston Rockets in a home-court advantage.

Earvin "Magic" Johnson

Earvin "Magic" Johnson, a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, and considered one of the great point guards of all time, is seen here during his time at Michigan State (1977-79) in a match-up against Western Kentucky. Since 1981, over a dozen biographies on hi life have been published including his autobiography, "Magic Johnson: My Life."

The Lakers hold the records for having the most wins (2905,) the highest winning percentage (61.5%,) the most NBA Finals appearances (29,) the second fewest non-playoff season with five (San Antonio Spurs have four,) and the second-most NBA championships with 14, behind the Boston Celtics’ 17.

They also hold the record for compiling the longest consecutive win streak (33) in U. S. professional team sports (also an NBA record) in the 1971-72 season. 14 Hall of Famers have played for the Lakers, while four Hall of Famers (John Kundla, Bill Sharman, Pat Riley and Phil Jackson) have coached the team. Four Lakers (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant) have won the NBA Most Valuable Player award. (Thanks to Wikipedia for these details. To learn more about the Lakers, visit Wikipedia.)

What Are the Odds?

Phil "Zen Master" Jackson in an undated newswire photo circa 1967-1978
from the SPORT Magazine Archive

Phil Jackson, a former professional basketball player (New York Knicks 1967-1978, New Jersey Nets 1978-1980) and the current coach of the Los Angeles Lakers confirmed his reputation as the spiritual and holistic guide of the award-winning Chicago Bulls before coming to Los Angeles in 2000 and guiding the Lakers to three consecutive NBA titles. In total, Jackson has won nine NBA titles, which he may pass this year. Currently he is tied with Arnold 'Red' Auerbach for most NBA titles.

The Legacy of Jackie Robinson--Has MLB Really Changed?

The Boys of Summer, 1955
(l. to r., Jackie Robinson, Pee Wee Reese, Carl Furillo, Carl Erskine, Gil Hodges, Don Newcombe, Duke Snider and Roy Campanella)
Edition size 100, archival pigment inkjet print, image 15" x 12"

This is the quintessential timeless shot of The Boys of Summer, made famous by Roger Kahn's book of the same name. Shot exclusively for SPORT magazine by photographer George Heyer, this authentic image, hand printed from the original slide, captures the camaraderie of the Brooklyn Dodgers at the Ebbets Field batting cage early in the 1955 season.

To read more about Jackie Robinson and his impact on MLB, please read this article in today's Los Angeles Times by Kurt Streeter.

"On the Prowl" Edition of 275
Photo by Stan Lapidus
Tiger Woods with Mark O'Meara at the 18th tee of Augusta National
(Practice round in 2004)

For complete coverage and streaming video visit the Masters website by clicking here.

Angels' Rookie Adenhart Killed in Car Accident

Tragedy struck the Angels last night when rookie pitcher Nick Adenhart and two others were killed in an apparent hit-and-run accident several hours after he pitched a scoreless 6 innings in a game at Angels Stadium against Oakland. Read the NY Times story by clicking here.

Batter Up! It's Baseball Season!

With baseball season upon us--we thought it'd be a great idea to share with you these terrific vintage newswire photos of baseball stars and teams from the past -- all from the archives of SPORT Magazine. If you have any questions or comments, please leave a comment at the bottom of the post and we'll get back in touch with you.

Details for photo above: Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio at the All Star Game 1941: UPI (printed between 1962 and 1970) with a hand-written caption on the reverse, 10" x 8"

Ted Williams/Mickey Harris after 1946 World Series loss: Wide World Photos (printed between 1962 and early 1970s), photo dated 10.16.46 with a typed paper caption (shown), 9" x 7"

Bobby Thompson on the Shoulders of Giants' fans 1951

Bobby Thompson, Bringing Home the Flag for the Giants 1951

Casey Stengel: SPORT/no wire service attribution, published in SPORT Magazine twice, May 1958 and September 1959, 10" x 8"

Nolan Ryan doing sit-ups in an empty Shea Stadium: UPI newswire photo dated 10.9.69 with a typed paper caption, 8" x 10"

Koosman and Seaver of the Mets, National League Eastern Division winners 1969: UPI newswire photo dated 9.25.69 with a typed paper caption, 10" x 8"

Brooks (r) and Frank Robinson of the Orioles 1966: UPI newswire photo dated 4.25.66 with a typed paper caption, 9" x 7"

Satchel Paige Hall of Fame 1971 inductee: UPI newswire photo dated 8.9.71 with a typed paper caption, 9" x 7"

Johnny Podres of the Dodgers makes history October 4, 1955: Wide World Photos newswire photo printed between 1962 and early 1970s, photo dated 10.4.55 with photocopy caption, 7" x 9"

Jim Palmer 1976

Stan Musial and Family 1962

Jackie Robinson & Billy Martin 1952

Mickey Mantle Retires June 6, 1969: UPI newswire photo dated 6.8.69 with a photocopy caption, 7" x 9"

Sandy Koufax World Series 1963 (image used by Topps Trading Cards): UPI photo by Joel Shrank dated 10.2.63 (most likely printed after the fact--also published on pg. 163 of "A Portrait of Baseball Photography"), 8" x 10"

Don Larsen/Yankees--1st perfect game World Series 1956: UPI photo by Arthur Rickerby dated 10.8.56 with a photocopy caption (photo may have been printed at later date) 8" x 10"

Cookie Lavagetto--Dodgers beat the Yankees in the 1947 World Series: UPI newswire photo printed between 1962-1970, photo dated 1947 with a hand-written caption, 8" x 10"

Reggie Jackson 1973 World Series 3-run homer: UPI (unstamped) newswire photo dated 10.21.73 with a photocopy caption, 8" x 10"

Reggie Jackson and Jim Hunter/Yankees 1978 World Series: Wide World Photo newswire photo dated 10.17.78 with a photocopy caption, 7" x 9"

Lou Gehrig 1935 All Star Game: UPI newswire photo printed between 1958 and 1962 with hand-written caption on the reverse, 7" x 9"

Rickey Henderson stealing bases: UPI newswire photo dated 7.21.82 with a typed paper caption and crop marks/publisher's notations but no confirmation that it was published in SPORT, 8" x 10"

Carlton Fisk World Series Home Run: UPI newswire photo dated 10.22.75 with a hand-written caption on the reverse, 8" x 10"

Steve Garvey at a Dodgers workout: Dodgers photo by Bruce Margolis dated April 1980 with a hand-written caption on the reverse, published in SPORT Magazine April 1980, 8" x 10"

Roberto Clemente honored as Player of the Month, 1960: UPI newswire photo, dated 6.23.60 with hand-written caption on the reverse, 9" x 7"

Leo Durocher discusses call with umpire/Cubs vs. Mets: UPI newswire photo dated 9.8.69 with a hand-written caption on the reverse, 10" x 8"

Rod Carew at Bat (Angels): UPI newswire photo from 1979, 8" x 10"

Burdette/Braves vs. Yankees World Series 1957: Wide World Photo newswire photo dated 10.10.57 with a typed paper caption, 9" x 7"

Johnny Bench, Cincinnati Reds: SPORT/no wire service attribution, published in an October SPORT special section, pg 112, no date (between '68 and '81), 10" x 8"

Ernie Banks National League MVP Award: UPI--Chicago Bureau newswire photo, dated 5.17.59 with a typed paper caption, 9" x 7"

Ron Cey (r) and Walt Alston in Dodgers Clubhouse: UPI newswire photo, dated 7.11.74 with a typed paper caption, 10" x 8"

Hank Aaron hits #715: UPI Laserwire photo, dated 4.18.1974, 9" x 7"

Roger Maris, Doris Day & Mickey Mantle: UPI newswire photo, dated 8.23.61 with a hand-written caption on the reverse, 7" x 9"

Chuck Connors--Chicago Cubs: Wide World Photo (photo issued between 1955-1957) photo dated 7.13.51 with photocopy caption and notations, but printed at later date, 9" x 7"

President Eisenhower greets Mickey Mantle (#7) and the Yankees October 3, 1956: World Wide Photo newswire photograph, 9" x 7", dated 10.3.56 with a typed paper caption, printed in SPORT Magazine page 102 October 1956

SPORT Magazine Debuts on FaceBook

If you thought the new iphone was exciting---wait until you see the new pictorial collection from the SPORT archive now on FaceBook! http://tinyurl.com/ae3hca

STAN MUSIAL'S TEN GREATEST DAYS

Stan Musial photographed for SPORT Magazine 1952
"Spring Ritual" -- limited edition of 100

STAN MUSIAL'S TEN GREATEST DAYS
by Joe Reichler

Published in the November 1954 issue of SPORT Magazine and excerpted for this blog post

STAN MUSIAL dug in at the plate. Larry Jansen pumped on the mound and threw a change‑up, high and inside. Musial swung and raised a pop fly to the first‑baseman. The crowd of 26,662 at Busch Sta­dium stood up and cheered. The ovation lasted for sev­eral minutes and Musial, after returning to the dugout, had to emerge and tip his cap in acknowledgment.

Weeks later Musial was talking with a group of baseball writers when one of them mentioned the incident. “That’s the first time in all my years of cover­ing baseball that I heard a player cheered for popping up,” he said.

“Come to think of it,” Musial said, “it never hap­pened to me before.” He gave the high‑pitched laugh which he often uses to cover embarrassment.

The reporter was kidding. And so was Musial. They both knew the reason for the unusual ovation. It came after Stan’s last time at bat in a doubleheader in which he had made baseball history by hitting five home runs. The big crowd had sat through six and a half hours of baseball, despite interruptions by rain and the appear­ance of dark storm clouds that had made it necessary to turn on the lights as early as the ninth inning of the first game. Most of the fans didn’t get home until long after suppertime but few were willing to leave the park until Stan had batted for the last time.

It was a rewarding day for the noisy Cardinal fans. They saw Musial go to bat ten times. Twice he walked, once he singled and twice he was retired. Five times he hit home runs into the stands or out of the park completely. No ballplayer had ever done it before in the major leagues.

Talking about the feat later, a writer said to Stan, “That was a big day for you but you’ve had others. Which of them have given you your biggest thrills?”

“I guess I’ve had more than one guy’s share,” he said. “Probably that five‑homer day gave me my big­gest kick. Until then, I had always favored the game back in September, 1948, when I tied Cobb’s record of getting five hits in a game for the fourth time in a single season.”

“Okay,” the sportswriter said, “I’ll really put you on the spot. Let’s pick your ten greatest days in baseball—the ten games or doubleheaders that have given you your greatest thrills. Just the top ten.”

“It’s hard for me to single out more than a few games and pick them as the best ones,” Stan replied.

“But I’ll try. You know, some players can remember exactly what they hit in a certain game. But I’m not too good at that. I just enjoy playing ball. Sure, I like my hits as well as the next guy, and get a pleasure out of my records, but in a ball game I’m interested in win­ning the game. That’s the big thing.”

With some prodding by the interviewer and some help from the record books, Stan finally settled on the following as his ten greatest:

(1) The record five‑homer day against the Giants on May 2, 1954.

(2) The day he tied Cobb’s record with five hits against the Braves. That was September 22, 1948.

(3, 4) The next two were successive games against the Dodgers, May 19 and May 20, 1948. In the first Stan hit a triple, double, three singles, drew a base on balls and scored five runs. All those hits came with two strikes on him. The next day, he hit a homer, two doubles and a single. Nine for 11 against the unfor­tunate Dodger pitchers!

(5) A five‑for‑five day against the Braves in which he won the game with his fifth hit in the ninth. The date was September 19, 1946, and Red Sox manager Joe Cronin and Ted Williams were in the stands, scouting the Cards for the World Series.

(6) A game on September 17, 1948, against the Dodg­ers when he pulled two spectacular outfield catches, including a tumbling grab for the final out in the eighth inning with the tying run on the bases. The Cards won, 4‑2.

(7) Beating the Braves with his fifth hit of the game in the ninth on June 22, 1948. It was his third five‑hit game of the season.

( 8 ) A double­header on September 25, 1947, against the Pirates dur­ing which he got seven hits. The performance was a fitting climax to a tremendous late‑season batting surge by Musial, which had enabled him to lift his average from .140 in mid‑May to .312 at the end of the season.

( 9 ) A July 14, 1946, doubleheader against the Dodgers in which he scored the winning runs in the first game and both runs, on a triple and 12th‑inning homer, in the second. The Cards won, 5‑3, 2‑1.

(10) July 21, 1943, his first five‑hit day. He got one hit against each of five Giant pitchers. The Cards won, 14‑6.

Nate Robinson Can Thank Dr. J

The Doctor Lays One In Softly (photo courtesy SPORT Magazine Photography Collection)

Nate Robinson electrified them all in Phoenix by leaping and skying over Dwight Howard with his monster jam.

Julius Irving is the first one to bring the gliding and flying excitement of the dunk to professional basketball, in the ABA in the early 1970's. He led the way for creating the event today known as the NBA Slam Dunk Contest.