About This Item

  • Call NumberDODG_0105
  • TitleStar of the mound
  • SummaryThree-sequence image of Brooklyn Dodger pitcher Joe Black. Caption: "Star of the Mound: Rookie Joe Black, who hurled the Dodgers to their first opening-game win in six World Series, Oct, 10, is pictured on the mound in the ninth inning of the game at Ebbets Field. Lots depended on Joe's wind-up, delivery, and follow-through, all of which were displayed in top form to lead the Brooks to a 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees.",.
  • Date1952
  • Formatstill image
  • Physical Description1 photographic print : black & white ; 8 x 10 in.
  • Genregelatin silver printsphotographic prints
  • NoteTitle from caption on verso. On verso: date typed: 10/1/52; United Press Associations stamp.
  • CreatorUnited Press Associations
  • SubjectBlack, Joe, 1924-2002 ; Brooklyn Dodgers (Baseball team) ; Ebbets Field (New York, N.Y.) ; World Series (Baseball) ; Baseball players -- New York (State) -- New York
  • CollectionBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs
  • PlaceBrooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
  • Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • RightsCopyright restrictions apply to the use of this work. For more information or to obtain a reproduction of this work, contact the Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library.
  • FolderFolder: Sports: Baseball: Dodgers: Black, Joe