Willie Mays photo on Mile High cover

[Scocs]

Hi, Forum,

Figured I could get a quicker answer by tossing the question out here: does anyone know the details about the early color photo of Willie Mays that graces the cover of the latest Mike High auction catalog?

I thought the original type-1 would be available as part of their auction but it doesn’t seem to be.

Any specific info on date and photographer would be much appreciated!

Thanks,
Scott

[brian1961]

Good afternoon, Scott.

There does not seem to be any details of the photo in the Mile High catalog. There should be some acknowledgement, but I couldn't find any.

The clues are the National League arm patch worn in 1951-1953. Willie did not play at all whatsoever in 1953, during his military service. That leaves the photo coming from 1951-52.

From what I can decipher of the background, it was taken at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

The copyright holder seems to be Getty Images, and they acquired this image from the Bettmann Archive.

I know you'd like more specific information, but that's at least a start.

Happing hunting, bro. --- Brian Powell