2000.1.54

Tribune caption on the back, Aug. 1, 1952: "The Americans who won top honors in the decathlon stand on the podium in Helsinki. They are (left to right) Milton Campbell, Bob Mathias and Floyd Simmons." Photo shows the three men standing on the awards platform on the field- each man standing on the platform that indicates which place they came in (first, second, or third). All three men are wearing matching suits. A huge crowd is visible in the background sitting in the stands. Original Tribune envelope: "1952 Olympic Games"

Used: Oakland Tribune