Classic Sports Photos

James Drake Photography

Mickey Mantle at Yankee Stadium in New York City in 1965 by James Drake for Sports IllustratedMickey Mantle at Yankee Stadium in New York City in 1965 by James Drake for Sports Illustrated
Dick Butkus at Illinois in 1963 by James Drake for Sports IllustratedDick Butkus at Illinois in 1963 by James Drake for Sports Illustrated
Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds at Crosley Field in 1970 by James Drake for Sports IllustratedJohnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds at Crosley Field in 1970 by James Drake for Sports Illustrated
Oscar Robertson and Lou Hudson in 1970 by James Drake for Sports IllustratedOscar Robertson and Lou Hudson in 1970 by James Drake for Sports Illustrated
Broadway Joe, Joe Namath of the Jets in New York City in 1965 by James Drake for Sports IllustratedBroadway Joe, Joe Namath of the Jets in New York City in 1965 by James Drake for Sports Illustrated
Bill Russell of the Celtics at the Boston Garden in 1969 by James Drake for Sports IllustratedBill Russell of the Celtics at the Boston Garden in 1969 by James Drake for Sports Illustrated
Steve Prefontaine at Oregon in 1970 by James Drake for Sports IllustratedSteve Prefontaine at Oregon in 1970 by James Drake for Sports Illustrated
Muhammad Ali and Leon Spinks at Caesars Palace in 1978 by James Drake for Sports IllustratedMuhammad Ali and Leon Spinks at Caesars Palace in 1978 by James Drake for Sports Illustrated
Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers at the Forum in 1980 by James DrakeMagic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers at the Forum in 1980 by James Drake
Pete Rose of the Phillies at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia in 1983 by James DrakePete Rose of the Phillies at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia in 1983 by James Drake
Ronald Reagan and Dennis Conner with the America's Cup at the While House in 1987 by James DrakeRonald Reagan and Dennis Conner with the America's Cup at the While House in 1987 by James Drake
Jack Nicklaus in 1960 by James Drake for Sports IllustratedJack Nicklaus in 1960 by James Drake for Sports Illustrated
Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers at the 1963 All-Star Game by James DrakeSandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers at the 1963 All-Star Game by James Drake
Golfer Ken Venturi wins the US Open in 1964 by James DrakeGolfer Ken Venturi wins the US Open in 1964 by James Drake

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