Athlete Collection (#70)

A match game of Racquetball in the court of the New York Racket Club. Line engraving, 1890
NEW YORK: RACKET CLUB. A match game of Racquetball in the court of the New York Racket Club. Line engraving, 1890

American baseball player, nicknamed Gorgeous George. Photographed while with the St. Louis Browns, early 20th century
GEORGE SISLER (1893-1973). American baseball player, nicknamed Gorgeous George. Photographed while with the St. Louis Browns, early 20th century

FOOTBALL GAME, 1965. Quarterback Bart Starr of the Green Bay Packers being sacked for a 7-yard loss during a game against the Los Angeles Rams, at County Stadium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

American baseball pitcher. Photographed c1950 while a pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers
RALPH BRANCA (1926- ). American baseball pitcher. Photographed c1950 while a pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers

OLYMPIC GAMES, 1972. Swimmers diving into the pool during the womens 400-meter freestyle event at the Summer Olympic Games in Munich, West Germany, 30 August 1972

Russian Olympic cross-country skier. Anikin at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, California
NIKOLAY PETROVICH ANIKIN (b. 1932). Russian Olympic cross-country skier. Anikin at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, California

The U. S. Military Academy track team, 1896
WEST POINT: TRACK, 1896. The U.S. Military Academy track team, 1896

SOCCER MATCH, c1977. Soccer match between the L. A. Aztecs and the New York Cosmos, c1977
SOCCER MATCH, c1977. Soccer match between the L.A. Aztecs and the New York Cosmos, c1977. Steve David (right) advances toward Franz Beckenbauer

BASEBALL GAME, 1909. Baseball game between the Washington Senators and the New York Highlanders, 1909, with Otis Clymer of Washington at bat and Red Kleinow catching

Lithograph sheet-music cover, 1867
BASEBALL, 1867. Lithograph sheet-music cover, 1867

American athlete Charles Queckberner throwing the 56-pound weight 32 feet, 10 inches. Wood engraving, 1890
SHOT PUT, 1890. American athlete Charles Queckberner throwing the 56-pound weight 32 feet, 10 inches. Wood engraving, 1890

BASEBALL: CAMERA, c1911. Herman A. Germany Schaefer, baseball player for the Washington Senators, using a camera, New York. Photograph, c1911

Cleisthenes of Sicyon (c600-570 B. C. ) winning the chariot race at the Olympic Games in ancient Greece, 582 B. C
OLYMPIC GAMES, ANTIQUITY. Cleisthenes of Sicyon (c600-570 B.C.) winning the chariot race at the Olympic Games in ancient Greece, 582 B.C.: engraving, 19th century

WORLD CUP, 1938. Alfredo Foni of Italy kicks the ball during the 1938 World Cup final match against Hungary

American athlete. Thorpe playing baseball for the New York Giants in 1918 or 1919
JIM THORPE (1888-1953). American athlete. Thorpe playing baseball for the New York Giants in 1918 or 1919

Roman marble copy, c140 A. D. of the lost bronze by Myron of about 450 B. C
THE DISCOBOLUS, 450.B.C. Roman marble copy, c140 A.D. of the lost bronze by Myron of about 450 B.C

JOHAN CRUYFF (1947- ). Dutch soccer player. Cruyff runs through Uruguays defense during the 1974 World Cup, held in West Germany

JACK JOHNSON (1878-1946). American heavyweight pugilist. Photographed c1910-1915

GENE SARAZEN (1901-1999). American golfer

James Gordon Bennett and the pioneer players of 1876. Line drawing, American, 1891
POLO, 1876. James Gordon Bennett and the pioneer players of 1876. Line drawing, American, 1891

American banker; ready for polo. Line-and-wash, 1891
AUGUST BELMONT (1853-1924). American banker; ready for polo. Line-and-wash, 1891

(1887-1946). American professional baseball player. Getting a hit, c1922
WALTER PERRY JOHNSON (1887-1946). American professional baseball player. Getting a hit, c1922

Lithograph, French, 19th century
HORSEBACK RIDING. Lithograph, French, 19th century

The game of het kolven, a precursor to golf, played in the Netherlands. Woodcut, French, 1497
HET KOLVEN, 1497. The game of het kolven, a precursor to golf, played in the Netherlands. Woodcut, French, 1497

BASEBALL PLAYER, c1895. A baseball player in front of a catcher and umpire. American lithograph poster, c1895

A game at the Jerome Park grounds of the Polo Club of New York. Painting, 1877, by Henry C. Bispham
NEW YORK: POLO CLUB, 1877. A game at the Jerome Park grounds of the Polo Club of New York. Painting, 1877, by Henry C. Bispham

Tyrus Raymond ( Ty ) Cobb (1886-1961) with Shoeless Joe Jackson, right. Oil over a photograph, 1913
COBB & JACKSON, 1913. Tyrus Raymond ( Ty ) Cobb (1886-1961) with Shoeless Joe Jackson, right. Oil over a photograph, 1913

CY YOUNG (1867-1955). Denton True Cy Young. American baseball pitcher. Photographed while with the Cleveland Indians, early 20th century photograph

American golfer. Autograph signature
ARNOLD PALMER (1929- ). American golfer. Autograph signature

WORLD CUP, 1974. Denis Law of Scotland and the Zaire Leopards in the 1974 World Cup, held in West Germany

GEORGE H. RUTH (1895-1948). Known as Babe Ruth. American professional baseball player. Ruth shaking hands with President Warren G. Harding at Yankee Stadium, New York City, 24 April 1923

GEORGE PLIMPTON (1927-2003). American writer and editor. Plimpton (far right) with John Gordy (center), Detroit Lions guard, and Alan Alda during the filming of Paper Lion, based on Plimptons book

GEORGE H. RUTH (1895-1948). Known as Babe Ruth. American professional baseball player. Photographed with playwright H.H. Van Loan, 1924

ROCKY MARCIANO (1924-1969). American boxer. Marciano talking with reporters after his victory against Joe Louis at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 26 October 1951

SIDNEY FRANKLIN (1903-1976). American bullfighter. Photographed while reading from Ernest Hemingways Death in the Afternoon, mid-20th century

OUTFIELDER, 1889. Baseball outfielder. Wood engraving, American, 1889

BASEBALL: BROOKLYN, 1890. A game inside the Thirteenth Regiment Armory between members of the regiment, Brooklyn, New York. Wood engraving, 1890

NEW YORK BASEBALL TEAM. The Metropolitan Baseball Nine. Late 19th century engraving after a photograph by Napoleon Sarony

BASEBALL PITCHING, 1889. Positions of a baseball pitcher. Wood engravings, American, 1889

BASEBALL GAME, 1885. New York Giants catcher William Buck Ewing slides home safely under Chicago White Stockings catcher Silver Flint to score the winning run in a 1-0 game at the Polo Grounds

BASEBALL: WHITE STOCKINGS. The Chicago White Stockings of the National League, led by first baseman, Adrian Constantine Cap Anson (center). Wood engraving from an American newspaper, 1882

BASEBALL: CANADA, 1874. The Maple Leaf baseball club of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Wood engraving, 1874

BASEBALL PLAYER, 1889. First baseman catching a high ball. Wood engraving, American, 1889

OLYMPIA: ZEUS. The giant statue of Zeus at Olympia, where the Olympic games were held, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Engraving from Works by Crispjin van der Passe, early 17th century

BASEBALL: PROVIDENCE, 1882. Providence baseball team. Wood engraving, 1882

CRICKET MATCH, 1851. Cricket match between the New England and St. George clubs. Wood engraving, American, 1851

NEW YORK BASEBALL TEAM. The Metropolitan Baseball Nine. Late 19th century engraving after a photograph by Napoleon Sarony

ENGLAND: BOAT RACE, 1874. Weighing a crew before the yearly Oxford and Cambridge boat race on the Thames River. Wood engraving, English, 1874

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"Unforgettable Moments: A Glimpse into the Athlete's Journey" From the iconic Black Power salute to the solidarity of wearing an OPHR badge, American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos made a powerful statement during the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City. Australian Peter Norman stood by their side, showcasing unity in the face of adversity. The Boxer of Quirinal, also known as the Terme Boxer, immortalizes strength and determination through its sculpted form. This ancient masterpiece reminds us that athletes have always been revered for their physical prowess. In 1924, Eric Liddell sprinted towards victory in the Olympic 400m race, exemplifying unwavering dedication and faith. His triumph serves as a testament to both his athletic abilities and his unyielding spirit. A Gilbert's artwork "The Athlete Wrestling with a Python" captures the metaphorical struggles faced by athletes throughout history. Just like this wrestling match against a formidable opponent, athletes constantly push themselves beyond their limits to achieve greatness. During the intense wrestling match between Dan Gable from USA and Kikuo Wada from Japan at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, these two competitors showcased not only their technical skills but also their indomitable willpower. England's soccer match in 1966 brought together passionate players who displayed exceptional teamwork and skill on the field. Their dedication to excellence left an everlasting mark on sports history. Jackie Robinson was more than just an outstanding baseball player; he broke barriers as one of America's first African-American major league players. His daring steal home under catcher Andy Seminick's tag symbolized courage amidst racial discrimination. Satchel Paige stands tall among baseball legends for his remarkable talent and perseverance despite facing segregation-era challenges. He proved that true talent knows no boundaries or prejudice.