Portrait of Curt Flood and Bob Gibson, Inscribed to Flood by Gibson, 1967-1968
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St. Louis Cardinal outfielder Curt Flood and pitcher Bob Gibson had been close friends since their days in the minor leagues. In the 1960s, the two along other African-American ballplayers within the organization became increasingly outspoken about the segregationist aspects of the Cardinal operation. Their leadership brought about change. Bob Gibson signed this photo, "To my Roomie with much respect."
St. Louis Cardinal outfielder Curt Flood and pitcher Bob Gibson had been close friends since their days in the minor leagues. In the 1960s, the two along other African-American ballplayers within the organization became increasingly outspoken about the segregationist aspects of the Cardinal operation. Their leadership brought about change. Bob Gibson signed this photo, "To my Roomie with much respect."
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1967-1968
Creators
Unknown
Creator Notes
Photographer is not identified
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2009.190.5.19
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Chromogenic processes
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 7.875 in
Inscriptions
Handwritten on front: To My Roomie / With much respect / Bob Gibson
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