Atlanta Braves player Eddie Matthews greeting fans and speaking, 1966
File — Control: VIS 33.66, location: CS Box 7
Scope and Content
From the Series:
This series contains images pertaining to Atlanta and Georgia sports teams. The Atlanta Falcons, Georgia Tech and University of Georgia football teams are represented. The bulk of the material covers the Atlanta Braves major league baseball team. Included are posed publicity shots, training and awards events, and game scenes. A number of individual players are included, such as Hank Aaron and Satchel Paige, as well as scenes from games including Aaron's record-breaking home run. Under Johnson's direction the Atlanta newspapers became known for their sports photography.
Dates
- 1966
Creator
- From the Collection: Johnson, Marion (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
42 image(s)
Language
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository