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

1955 Sports Illustrated Cover

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.

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A new book, “The Last Heroes,” is a visual ode to the heartbreak and triumph of Olympians from 1896 to the present.

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In honor of RW’s 50th anniversary, we look at some intriguing styles of the past five decades.