Vintage sports photos

Barton Silverman, an esteemed sports photographer, is retiring from The New York Times after a five-decade career capturing “the peak of action.”

Lou Boudreau *Cleveland * 1949

The Wizard of Oz executed backflips in other decades, but his acrobatics officially arrived on the national stage during the 80s. Luckily for fans, Ozzie's sweet signature entrance was a prelude to the poetry of his glove work. If you're wondering if Ozzie still does backflips, the question has been asked via Twitter.

1955 Sports Illustrated Cover

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From Diego Maradona facing a bevy of Belgians to Muhammad Ali snarling over a stricken Sonny Liston, here are six of the greatest sports images