Hall of Famer and Rookie of the Year


Description

A slide of a black-and-white photograph showing Tom Tresh (left) and Joe DiMaggio (right) leaping in front of the outfield fence during Spring Training. They are wearing New York Yankees road uniforms. Both men pose in the same position in the air, with their left side facing the wall and their gloved left hand extending above their heads. A baseball is seen almost inside DiMaggio's glove. The caption at the bottom of the photograph reads, "(TP1) Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Feb. 14 - Hall of Famer And Rookie Of The Year - The New york Yankees Tommy Tresh and Joe DiMaggio try the outfielder's leap together during a light moment in spring training today. Tresh was the rookie sensation last year as a shortstop, then, as outfielder after regular Tony Kubek returned from the Army. Joe DiMaggio is a special instructor in spring training. (AP Wirephoto) (h51918hh)." Information written on the slide reads, "w/ Tom Tresh"

Player(s)
DiMaggio; Joe; Tresh; Tom
Team(s)
New York - AL
League(s)
American League of Professional Baseball Clubs
Picture Date
February 14, 1963
Subject
Hall of famers; Outfielders (Baseball); Fielding (Baseball); Jumping
Source
AP
Stadium
Unknown
Location
Fort Lauderdale (Fla.)
Folder Name / Binder
Slides A-Z: Dea-Dim
Photographer
Unknown
Media Type
Slides (photographs)
Tags

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