Thornton Lee Pitching photograph

Datebetween 1933 and 1936

DescriptionA black-and-white, full length photograph of Thornton Lee pitching at an unidentified stadium. Lee is photographed at the end of his delivery and wearing a Cleveland Indians road uniform. Lee's body is facing the camera, while his head is turned and looking over his left shoulder. His weight balances on his planted, right foot while his left is lifted off the ground. His left hand is held across his body and his right, gloved hand is held near chest level. Based on Lee's time with the Indians, the photograph was taken between 1933 and 1936.

Object numberBL-1968-01451-0938

Publisher New York World-Telegram

Subject Lee, Thornton, 1906-1997

Subject Cleveland Guardians (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 001 New York World-Telegram photographic materials

Dimensions5 x 7 in.

Copyrighthttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/

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