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Mel Ott and Leo Durocher photograph, 1948 July 16
Mel Ott and Leo Durocher photograph
Mel Ott and Leo Durocher photograph, 1948 July 16
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Mel Ott and Leo Durocher photograph

Date1948 July 16
DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Mel Ott, left, and Leo Durocher, right, dressed in suits and speaking with reporters. The back of reporters heads are visible in the foreground. A newspaper clipping is attached to the back of the photograph (not shown) and states, "Mel Ott (left), who resigned as manager of the New York Giants, and his successor, Leo Durocher, smilingly talk to newsmen after announcement in Giants' offices here July 16. Durocher, who resigned as Brooklyn Dodgers manager and in all probability will be succeeded by Burt Shotton, assumes command of the Giants in Pittsburgh tonight. Ott will take over a place in the Giants' office organization."
Object numberBL-1968-01451-0275
Classificationsphotographic materials
Duplicate/Alternate CopyB-204-58
Collection NumberBA PHT 001 New York World-Telegram photographic materials
Dimensions9 x 7 in.
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New York World-Telegram
1948 July 16
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Object number: BL-1968-01451-1351
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1942 or 1943
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Object number: BL-1968-01451-1303
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probably 1942
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1994 April 15
Mel Ott, Joe McCarthy, and Leo Durocher photograph, probably 1944
Object number: BL-1968-01451-0359
Greene, William C., 1901-1963
probably 1944
Mel Ott, Joe McCarthy, and Leo Durocher photograph, probably 1944
Object number: BL-1968-01451-1309
Greene, William C., 1901-1963
probably 1944
Mel Ott Press Conference photograph, 1943 January 06
Object number: BL-1968-01451-0341
New York World-Telegram
1943 January 06
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Object number: BL-1968-01451-1363
New York World-Telegram
1943 January 06
Babe Ruth Funeral Dual photograph, 1948 August 19
Object number: BL-1968-01451-0720
New York World-Telegram
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