Athlete Collection (#71)

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

ENGLAND: CRICKET, 1864. Cricket match at Melbourne between the All-England eleven and the twenty-two of Victoria. Wood engraving, English, 1864

CRICKET TEAM, 1884. The Philadelphia cricket team in London. Wood engraving, English, 1884

CATCHER & BATTER, 1889. Wood engraving, American, 1889

SCOTTISH GAMES, 1867. A participant in the stone putting competition held during the Scottish Games at Jones Wood, New York City, sponsored by the New York Caledonian Club, 1 July 1867

SPARTA: WARRIORS. Spartan warriors exercising in the dromos (racecourse). Line engraving, 19th century

SPORTS: COACHING. Wood engraving, 19th century

FOOTBALL INJURY, 1891. Out of the Game. An injured player at an American football game. Engraving after a drawing by W.A. Rogers, 1891

DANIEL O LEARY. Irish long distance walker. At the time of his victory over Edward Payson Weston in a six day walking match at London, England. Wood engraving, 1877

EDWARD PAYSON WESTON (1839-1929). American long-distance walker. On his walk from Portland, Maine, to Chicago, Illinois, in 1867. Contemporary wood engraving

TENNIS, 1845. Line engraving, English

ENGLISH BICYCLISTS, 1873. Intrepid bicyclists on their way from London to John O Groats at the northernmost extremity of Scotland in 1873: colored engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

ROWING: THAMES RIVER, 1852. The yearly Oxford and Cambridge boat race on the Thames River. Wood engraving from an English newspaper, 1852

SKIING, 19th CENTURY. Snow-skating in Norway and Lapland. Wood engraving

SPARTAN WARRIORS exercising in the dromos (racecourse). Line engraving, 19th century

YALE vs. PRINCETON, 1879. Ivy League football game, 27 November 1879. Wood engraving, from a contemporary American newspaper

CURLING, 1855. A curling match at Montreal. Wood engraving, English, 1855

ANCIENT OLYMPIC GAMES. An artists reconstruction of the games of Greek antquity. Line engraving, 19th century

SPORTS: GYMNASTICS, 1859. The gymnasium at Oxford University. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1859

GYMNASTICS, 19th CENTURY. The Pratt Gymnasium at Amherst College. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games 1948

12th Deutsches Turnfest at Leipzig
12th Deutsches Turnfest (German Gymnastics Festival) at Leipzig - 12th-16th July, 1913. Adorning the festival garland Date: 1913

Tired hurdler
A tired hurdler, 1955 1955

Baseball in 1896
Sports, Baseball, at the New York Polo Grounds. A male athlete catching a baseball on the field of the New York Polo Grounds. Date: 1896

Boy Gymnast
A young athlete flexes his muscles and strikes a pose at the annual Boys Brigade show. Date: 1938

Model Athlete
A young woman in a ruched swimsuit hangs upside down from wooden exercise bars. Date: 1930s

Jesse Owens (1913-1980)
Photograph of Jesse James Cleveland Owens, the US athlete, pictured with his Olympic oak-trees and medals, 1936. Owens won four gold medals at the the 1936 Berlin Olympics - the 100 metres

Jumping Athlete
A female German athlete striking an artistic pose as she leaps in the air above some sand dunes! Date: early 1930s

TEXAS SKI JUMP
Called after the name of the inventor, the Texas is one of the most spectacular of ski jumps! Date: 1930s

Singing Surfer
Singers are not softies : Our cameraman caught Gay just as he was flat-diving into the surf and called him a song- and-surf man. Gay is a true athlete, muscular and lean. 1940s

McGrew does the high jump, 1948 London Olympics
This is the American McGrews third, and successful, attempt to clear 6 foot 1 5/8 inches. Date: 1948

Hurdles, 1948 London Olympics
The photograph on the left shows the semi-final of the 400 metres hurdling. Second from left competitor, Larsson of Sweden (no.128) is about to draw ahead and take the victory

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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.