2000.1.57

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1955
7.5 in HIGH x 5.75 in WIDE
(19.05 cm HIGH x 14.60 cm WIDE)
The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers
2000.1.57






Tribune caption on the back, June 24, 1955: "Ed Burke goes after world record." Typed at the top, "Ed Burke, hammer." Stamp on the back, "Santa Clara Valley Youth Village, 2147 Newhall Street, Santa Clara, California." Photo shows Burke swinging the hammer back and forth like he is getting ready to let it go. He is wearing tennis shoes, socks, shorts, and a tank top. Original Tribune envelope: "Burke, Ed- Hammer Thrower"

Used: Oakland Tribune

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