New Yankees Pitcher Gets Expert Counsel


Description

A slide of a black-and-white photograph showing three New York Yankees gathering around new pitcher Art Schallock before his start at Briggs Stadium. From left to right are Phil Rizzuto, Joe DiMaggio, Schallock, and Casey Stengel. They are wearing Yankee road uniforms. The caption on the right side of the photograph reads, "(DT1) Detroit, July 16 -- New Yankees Pitcher Gets Expert Counsel -- Art Schallock (second right), newcomer to the New York Yankees pitching ranks, is given a few pointers by veterans Phil Rizzuto, Joe DiMaggio and manager Casey Stangel (l to r) before taking the field against the Detroit Tigers for his first major league start. Schallock, a left-handed pitcher from Hollywood, joined the Yankees here Sunday. (AP Wirephoto) (FN21415stf0AE) '51"

Player(s)
DiMaggio; Joe; Rizzuto; Phil; Schallock; Art; Stnegel; Casey
Team(s)
New York - AL
League(s)
American League of Professional Baseball Clubs
Picture Date
July 16, 1951
Subject
Hall of famers; Baseball managers; Outfielders (Baseball); Shortstops (Baseball); Rookie baseball players; Pitchers (Baseball)
Source
AP
Stadium
Briggs Stadium
Location
Detroit (Mich.)
Folder Name / Binder
Slides A-Z: Dea-Dim
Photographer
Unknown
Media Type
Slides (photographs)
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