Original 1947 Associated Press Wire Photo from the opening session of the 29th Annual American Legion Convention at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The image captures Dr. Anthony Blase, commander of the Athens, Greece American Legion post, humorously wedged between 525-pound Doug Roos of Minneapolis and 255-pound Frank "Man Mountain Dean" Leavitt of Norcross, Georgia.
Measures approximately 7¾ × 7¾ inches overall. The original AP caption has been trimmed and taped to the lower edge of the photograph. This photo originated from the archive of a newspaper near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Moderate age-related wear is present, including edge wear and creasing. Please see photos.
Measures approximately 7¾ × 7¾ inches overall. The original AP caption has been trimmed and taped to the lower edge of the photograph. This photo originated from the archive of a newspaper near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Moderate age-related wear is present, including edge wear and creasing. Please see photos.
