You're really on to something with this format. Fun, informative, visual, engages the reader, easy to buzz around. Great job. There better be a next one and I'm looking forward to it.
Never knew the phrase, but perfectly captures why I love certain images.
Related somewhat, looking at the classic Ali photo, it made me wonder about all the other angles of that shot. We all know that one for a reason, as it’s the best possible example of that moment. But it would be interesting to see all 20+ images that the various other photographers would have captured.
While they surely never saw the light of day and probably no longer exist, it would perhaps add some interesting context to the overall scene.
I know what you mean. There is another shot from the Ali - Liston fight that is very, very similar, almost as if it was shot by the person standing next to the photographer from the shot I posted (Neil Leifer). I don't think I even realized it until fairly recently, they are literally that close.
I have the beginnings of an article on "perspectives" that takes a closer look at the very idea you expressed. Since you brought it up, I may have to bump it up in the queue.
It was a different time, that's for sure. But even when I started collecting (early '80s) I can recall one friend who often carried his cards in a paper grocery bag. Condition concerns just weren't that prevalent to some folks.
I always pay closer attention to baseball gloves in photos (for obvious reasons). In some photos of Mudcat Grant you can see little "cats" he inked on his glove. Love that.
Interesting thing about the Russell v. Baylor pic. It's difficult to be conclusive but it looks to me like, while Russell and Havlicek are wearing Celtics jerseys, Satch Sanders' and Sam Jones' read "Boston".
Great eye Bob! I do believe you're correct. I do wonder how often things like this happened in the days before the scrutiny of today's sports and social media.
That's the kind of thing UniWatch used to spot before they folded. Funny, don't know how many times I've admired that photo before and only just noticed it.
You're really on to something with this format. Fun, informative, visual, engages the reader, easy to buzz around. Great job. There better be a next one and I'm looking forward to it.
Thanks Paul, glad you enjoyed it. I could envision this becoming a semi-regular series. It's definitely lots of fun.
Never knew the phrase, but perfectly captures why I love certain images.
Related somewhat, looking at the classic Ali photo, it made me wonder about all the other angles of that shot. We all know that one for a reason, as it’s the best possible example of that moment. But it would be interesting to see all 20+ images that the various other photographers would have captured.
While they surely never saw the light of day and probably no longer exist, it would perhaps add some interesting context to the overall scene.
I know what you mean. There is another shot from the Ali - Liston fight that is very, very similar, almost as if it was shot by the person standing next to the photographer from the shot I posted (Neil Leifer). I don't think I even realized it until fairly recently, they are literally that close.
I have the beginnings of an article on "perspectives" that takes a closer look at the very idea you expressed. Since you brought it up, I may have to bump it up in the queue.
Glad to hear that the wheels were already turning. Will keep my eyes out for it.
I love how they just have stacks in rubber bands at the baseball card show. I guess they didn't care about grading in 1972. 😝
It was a different time, that's for sure. But even when I started collecting (early '80s) I can recall one friend who often carried his cards in a paper grocery bag. Condition concerns just weren't that prevalent to some folks.
I can relate. I buy cards regardless of condition and actually prefer them to be "well loved."
Agree 💯! I may have to bring back Well-Loved Wednesdays...
https://beautyofagame.substack.com/p/well-loved-wednesday-1961-topps-mickey
I always pay closer attention to baseball gloves in photos (for obvious reasons). In some photos of Mudcat Grant you can see little "cats" he inked on his glove. Love that.
WHEN TOPPS HAD (BASE)BALLS!: REVISITING A 10-YEAR OLD POST: NICKNAMES OF THE 1970S: 1971 "MUDCAT" GRANT https://share.google/xSxRLJQNTu2QbI2ll
That's awesome Jimmy, I'd never noticed that! I'm sure your eyes gravitate to gloves naturally.
Interesting thing about the Russell v. Baylor pic. It's difficult to be conclusive but it looks to me like, while Russell and Havlicek are wearing Celtics jerseys, Satch Sanders' and Sam Jones' read "Boston".
Great eye Bob! I do believe you're correct. I do wonder how often things like this happened in the days before the scrutiny of today's sports and social media.
That's the kind of thing UniWatch used to spot before they folded. Funny, don't know how many times I've admired that photo before and only just noticed it.
I keep holding out hope that it's not the end for Uni Watch, but it certainly appears that's the way it's headed.