Original 1947 Associated Press Wire Photo showing Kenny Holmboe of Charleston, West Virginia receiving the victory signal as he crosses the finish line just ahead of E. Miller of Akron, Ohio during the annual Soap Box Derby in Akron on August 17, 1947. The exciting finish captures the checkered flag waving as the racers cross the line in one of America's classic youth racing events.
Measures approximately 7½ × 7½ inches overall and is mounted on black paper. The original AP news caption remains attached beneath the photograph. This photo originated from the archives of a newspaper near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Light age-related wear and handling wear are present. Please see photos.
Measures approximately 7½ × 7½ inches overall and is mounted on black paper. The original AP news caption remains attached beneath the photograph. This photo originated from the archives of a newspaper near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Light age-related wear and handling wear are present. Please see photos.
