2000.1.1536

Jul. 26, 1955
8.5 in HIGH x 5.85 in WIDE
(21.59 cm HIGH x 14.86 cm WIDE)
The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers
2000.1.1536


Curt Flood (African American baseball player),is photographed holding a trophy. Sam Bercovich (European American) has his hand on his shoulder and is smiling in a congratulatory manner, is also in photo. Engraving on trophy reads, " Jim Ellis Sport Cup Award, 1st Annual San Leandro Invitational Semi-Pro Tournament". Newspaper caption," Baseball Talk--Sam Bercovich (left) gets a report on progress of Bil Erwin Post American Legion team from Curt Flood, who stands behind trophy his team won."

Used: Oakland Tribune

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