This is a vintage Associated Press (AP) Wirephoto print featuring the New York Yankees from 1977. The photograph captures a pivotal moment: center fielder Paul Blair being greeted by his teammates after knocking in Willie Randolph for a 4-3 win in the 12th inning of a game in New York on Tuesday night, October 12th. The image's caption, "HERO'S WELCOME," highlights the significance of Blair's game-winning play. The photograph shows Ron Guidry hugging Blair, with other notable players from left including Mickey Klutts, Chris Chambliss, Guidry, Blair, Roy White, and Thurman Munson.
This historical print offers a glimpse into a memorable moment in New York Yankees baseball history, originally distributed by the Associated Press. It is a genuine AP Wirephoto print, identified by the visible "(AP Wirephoto)" and the production code "(hh40120stf)1977." This listing includes the single vintage photograph print on paper as pictured, featuring the original news text printed alongside the image.
This rare original wirephoto was rescued by me personally in my youth. This is not a typical photograph. It is printed on a special kind of flimsy paper, used when printed from a machine in the newspaper sports dept. Salvaged from my local newspaper offices where I worked as a janitor. Please examine photo, as some of these have toning, edge wear, etc.
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