Don Larsen Giving Report to Newsmen

(Original Caption) Yankee hurler Don Larsen is surrounded by newsmen in his dressing room at Yankee Stadium after the 27-year-old right hander pitched the first perfect game in a World Series history to win a 2-0 victory for the Yankees and a 3-2 game lead in the 1956 classic Larsen, who couldn't hold a 6-0 lead in the second game of the series, threw only 97 pitches as he turned back 27 Dodgers in a row, seven of them on strikeouts.
(Original Caption) Yankee hurler Don Larsen is surrounded by newsmen in his dressing room at Yankee Stadium after the 27-year-old right hander pitched the first perfect game in a World Series history to win a 2-0 victory for the Yankees and a 3-2 game lead in the 1956 classic Larsen, who couldn't hold a 6-0 lead in the second game of the series, threw only 97 pitches as he turned back 27 Dodgers in a row, seven of them on strikeouts.
Don Larsen Giving Report to Newsmen
PURCHASE A LICENSE
How can I use this image?
$499.00
USD
Please note: images depicting historical events may contain themes, or have descriptions, that do not reflect current understanding. They are provided in a historical context. Learn more.

DETAILS

Restrictions:
No commercial uses without permission. Contact your local office.
Credit:
Bettmann / Contributor
Editorial #:
514974824
Collection:
Bettmann
Date created:
January 01, 1956
Upload date:
License type:
Release info:
Not released. More information
Source:
Bettmann
Object name:
U1115454.jpg
Max file size:
4283 x 2825 px (14.28 x 9.42 in) - 300 dpi - 8 MB