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Golden Boys: Iconic Baseball Portraits from 1946-1960

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Baseball is America's pastime, and the 1940s and 1950s were a golden age for the sport. The New York Yankees dominated the American League, winning 10 World Series championships in 15 years. The Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants were fierce rivals, and their annual Subway Series was one of the most popular events in baseball. And in the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants were emerging as two of the most exciting teams in the game.

Golden Boys: Baseball Portraits 1946-1960

by Andy Jurinko

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The players of this era were larger than life, and their images were captured by some of the most acclaimed photographers of the time. These iconic images, which are collected in the new book Golden Boys: Baseball Portraits 1946-1960, offer an intimate look at the legends of the game, including Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and Willie Mays.

Golden Boys is a stunning collection of black-and-white photographs that captures the essence of baseball's golden age. The images are intimate and revealing, and they offer a glimpse into the lives of some of the most iconic players in the game's history.

The book is divided into three sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of baseball's golden age. The first section, "The Players," features portraits of some of the most famous players of the era. These images capture the players' personalities and their love of the game. The second section, "The Teams," features photographs of some of the most iconic teams of the era. These images capture the excitement and camaraderie of the game. The third section, "The Moments," features photographs of some of the most memorable moments in baseball history. These images capture the drama and the excitement of the game.

Golden Boys is a beautiful and nostalgic book that is sure to appeal to baseball fans of all ages. The images are stunning, and the text is informative and engaging. This book is a must-have for any fan of baseball history.

Here are some of the highlights from Golden Boys:

A portrait of Joe DiMaggio in his Yankee Stadium prime, taken by the legendary photographer Charles Hoff.
A shot of Mickey Mantle hitting a home run in the 1956 World Series, taken by the renowned photographer Neil Leifer.
A candid image of Willie Mays making a catch in center field, taken by the acclaimed photographer Bob Herman.
A photograph of the 1951 New York Yankees team, taken by the legendary photographer Arthur Rothstein.
A shot of the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers team, taken by the renowned photographer Walter Iooss.

Golden Boys is a stunning collection of black-and-white photographs that captures the golden age of baseball. These iconic images, taken by some of the most acclaimed photographers of the era, offer an intimate look at the legends of the game, including Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and Willie Mays. This book is a must-have for any fan of baseball history.

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Golden Boys: Baseball Portraits 1946 1960