Willie Mays photo on Mile High cover
 

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

Mile High auction catalog with early Willie Mays photo
 

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