Jackie Robinson Tags Out Irv Noren Game 2 1955 World Series
Description
A slide of three black-and-white photographs showing a play at third base during the second game of the 1955 World Series on Sept. 29, 1955. The first photograph shows Jackie Robinson crouched at third base to receive the throw. He is in profile with his left side visible. Irv Noren has started his head-first slide into the base. The second photo shows Robinson reaching down to apply the tag on Noren's left arm as he continues his slide. The third photo shows the umpire Bill Summers on the right side of the photograph raising his right arm to signal the out call as Robinson and Noren have completed the play. The caption on the left side of the photographs reads: "(NY38) New York: Sept29--Taking one base too many—Yankee outfielder Irv Noren is out down at third base as he tries to advance from first on Yogi Berra's single in fifth inning of second World Series game today. Brooklyn outfielder Jim Gilliam recovered ball hit by Berra and made perfect throw to third baseman Jackie Robinson. Umpire is Bill Summer. Yanks won 4-2 to take two-game lead in Series. (AP Wirephoto) (See Sports Story) (hrm51702stf)1955"