Wes Covington at Bat | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Wes Covington at Bat

Wes Covington at Bat | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Left fielder Wes Covington of the Milwaukee Braves hits a pop up in 1957. Recalled from the Braves' Wichita farm team in mid-June, Covington hit 21 home runs and batted .284 for the 1957 season. He made two outstanding defensive plays in the 1957 World Series.
DESCRIPTION
Left fielder Wes Covington of the Milwaukee Braves hits a pop up in 1957. Recalled from the Braves' Wichita farm team in mid-June, Covington hit 21 home runs and batted .284 for the 1957 season. He made two outstanding defensive plays in the 1957 World Series.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:49239
Creation Date:before 10 07 1957
Creator Name:Unknown
City:Milwaukee
County:Milwaukee
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Milwaukee journal negatives, circa 1955-circa 1982
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:PH 3424, 571431, frame 12
Original Dimensions:35mm
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
One of three frames. Filed with the Milwaukee Journal on October 7, 1957. Outfielder Bob Hazle appears in frame #14.
SUBJECTS
Sports facilities
Sports spectators
Stadiums
Sports teams
Outdoor photography
Men
Baseball
Uniforms

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