Mel Ott photograph
Date1941 December 06
DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Mel Ott captured seated at his desk. Ott is looking forward with a large smile. He is holding a letter in his hands. Numerous other letters and papers clutter Ott's desk. Ott is dressed in a three piece suit. A newspaper clipping is affixed to the back of the photograph (not shown) and states, "Mel Ott, smiles over his first day's mail as new manager of the New York Giants, in the National League team's office in New York, Dec. 6, just before a conference with reporters. 12-6-41."
Object numberBL-1968-01451-1351
Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer
New York World-Telegram
Subject
Ott, Mel, 1909-1958
Classificationsphotographic materials
Collection NumberBA PHT 001 New York World-Telegram photographic materials
Dimensions6 x 8 in.
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