Mel Ott Batting photograph
Datebetween 1933 and 1936
DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Mel Ott captured up at bat. Ott has completed his swing and the bat is now on the right side of his body. His torso is turned towards the right. He is looking straight ahead towards the pitcher's mound with a serious expression. Ott is dressed in a New York Giants home uniform. An unidentified catcher's glove is visible in the background. The Polo Grounds is in the background and a few fans are seated. Based on Ott's uniform and his time with the Giants, this photograph was taken between 1933 and 1936.
Object numberBL-1968-01451-1260
Publisher
New York World-Telegram
Subject
Ott, Mel, 1909-1958
Subject
New York Giants (Baseball team)
Classificationsphotographic materials
Collection NumberBA PHT 001 New York World-Telegram photographic materials
Dimensions8 x 10 in.
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New York World-Telegram
between 1933 and 1937
Object number: BL-1968-01451-1282
New York World-Telegram
between 1933 and 1937
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New York World-Telegram
between 1933 and 1937
Object number: BL-1968-01451-1262
New York World-Telegram
between 1933 and 1937
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Greene, William C., 1901-1963
1940 or 1941
Object number: BL-1968-01451-1317
New York World-Telegram
between 1933 and 1947