Object number:
2000.1.44
Object name:
photograph
Maker:
Don Mohr
Date made:
February 13, 1964
Material / Technique:
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions:
H: 10.75 in, W: 8.25 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:
Tribune caption on the back, Feb. 14, 1964- High Flier- Warrior Wilt Chamberlain leaps into the air as several Boston players dodge his flying legs. He sinks a two-pointer in last night's 106-95 victory over the rugged Celtics at the Cow Palace before 8,139 fans." Photo shows Chamberlain just about to put the ball through the hoop. The other players are around him on the floor while Wilt is jumping up in the air.
Concepts:
basketball uniform; basketball game; basketball; African American
Persons:
Wilt Chamberlain
Organizations:
San Francisco Warriors; Boston Celtics
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