Last year Chris from the great blog 1973 Topps Photography did an in depth analysis to pinpoint the day this photo was taken, which he determined was June 29, 1972 based on the fact that was the only date that Crowley played against the Yankees in NY where he was able to reach base.
I've come across a photo which appears to be another shot of this same play:
and checking the back, it confirms that the picture was taken on June 29, 1972! Great detective work Chris!
According to the information on the back of the photo, Terry Crowley was out at home on Brooks Robinson's hit to the 3rd baseman Celerino Sanchez who made the throw home in time to get Crowley.
And now you know the rest of the story.
5 comments:
That's a great photo. And thanks for plugging my blog.
Crowley broke his leg on this play.
Crowley broke his leg on this play.
Also Kevin Brotzman posted about this card here:http://oriolescards.blogspot.com/2008/02/vintage-fridays-terry-crowley-1973.html
I'm pretty sure Terry Crowley did not break his leg on this plate, as he played in the game the following day.
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