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An original press photograph from the archives of the venerable 150 year-old Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Type & Size: A 7x10" original photograph.
Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.
Philadelphia pitcher Russ Meyer and his wife, Mary, are captured enjoying a moment of impromptu calisthenics on the beach in Clearwater, Florida. The photograph, taken on February 16, 1951, depicts the couple against a sandy backdrop, full of smiles and laughter as they embrace the last day before the National League champion squad's annual spring training begins.
Russ Meyer was a prominent Major League Baseball pitcher known for his effective right-handed throws and competitive spirit. Throughout his career, he played for several teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies, helping them reach the 1950 World Series. This photo not only captures a personal moment in his life but also reflects the broader culture of professional athletes preparing for a challenging season ahead.
Text present on photo:
(TPI) CLEARWATER, FLA., FEB. 16 -- FUN BEFORE THE TRAINING GRIND -- Philadelphia Pitcher Russ Meyer and his wife, Mary, engage in some impromptu calisthenics on the beach here yesterday. It was the final day of "vacation" for Meyer. The National League champion squad arrives today to begin their annual spring training. (AP Wirephoto) (jsb60700stf-hh) 1951
FEB 20 1951
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The press photo archives contained a mix of silver gelatin and wire photographs from sources such as Associated Press Wirephoto. Generally B&W images with no typed text on them in this archive are silver gelatin images, and photos with typed text are wire photos. All images are vintage and original to their era.
