Henry Aaron Jumping Against Shibe Park Outfield Wall
Description
A photocopy of a black-and-white photograph of Henry Aaron, seen jumping against the right field wall at Shibe Park. In the first inning of the first game of a doubleheader on May 12, 1963, Aaron reaches up for a Johnny Callison hit that goes for a triple. He has both legs bending underneath him and his gloved left hand extending high above his head. He is looking up with his mouth open. He wears a Milwaukee Braves road uniform. The wooden fence has an advertisement with a painter in overalls who is kneeling. It reads, Paints for Home and Industry." Information written on the photocopy reads, "1963 after Callison's drive"
Player(s)
Aaron, Hank, 1934-2021
Team(s)
Milwaukee - NL (1953-1965); Philadelphia - NL (1883-)
League(s)
National League of Professional Baseball Clubs
Picture Date
May 12, 1963
Subject
Hall of famers; African American baseball players; Fielding (Baseball); Jumping
Source
AP
Stadium
Shibe Park (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Location
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Folder Name / Binder
Personalities A-Z Aaron
Photographer
Unknown
Media Type
Photocopies