Object number:
2000.1.1320
Object name:
photograph
Date made:
April 23, 1959
Material / Technique:
gelatin silver
Dimensions:
H: 6.5 in, W: 7.87 in
Credit line:
The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers.
Copyright status:
In Copyright
Copyright holder:
Oakland Museum of California
Content description:
The Tribune photo, dated April 23, 1959, has the following caption on the back: "TWO DOWN--Two of the National League's top stars had rugged going in yesterday's action. In the photo above [this photo] Cincinnati first baseman Frank Robinson of Oakland lies prone at homeplate after being struck in the head by a pitch from Pirate hurler Bobby Friend. Looking on are Umpire Hal Dixon and Buc catcher Smokey Burgess. In the photo below [20001.1.1319] Willie Mays of the Giants is aided by Jackie Brandt after being struck by a foul line drive while on third base. Both men took time out for first aid and then continued the game.
Concepts:
baseball; injury; professional
Persons:
Frank Robinson
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