Sammy Sosa Batting photograph

Date1998

DescriptionA black-and-white full-length photograph of Sammy Sosa batting. Wearing a Chicago Cubs home uniform, helmet, and batting gloves, Sosa is captured mid-swing. Leaning backwards, shown in profile, Sosa supports his weight between his straight left leg and his bent, right back leg. Identifiable by the last name on his jersey, Sosa, in placing his right hand over his left on the grip of the bat, holds it chest height in front of his body. Captured in-game, the opposing catcher, several players, and an occupied stadium are all present. The commemorative Harry Caray patch visible on the right sleeve of Sosa's jersey indicates that this image was captured during the 1998 season.

Object numberBL-1999-05000-001

Subject Sosa, Sammy, 1968-

Subject Chicago Cubs (Baseball team)

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 013 Players and Managers photographic materials

Dimensions9.5 x 7.5 in.

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