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Greetings Card : DISAPPOINTED BOY, 1957. Disappointed Brooklyn Dodgers fan, Stephen Cummings, age 5, looking at a sign explaining that the expected visit by Roy Campanella has been cancelled, and that Willie Mays of the New York Giants would pinch-hit. Photograph by Roger Higgins, 1957
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DISAPPOINTED BOY, 1957. Disappointed Brooklyn Dodgers fan, Stephen Cummings, age 5, looking at a sign explaining that the expected visit by Roy Campanella has been cancelled, and that Willie Mays of the New York Giants would pinch-hit. Photograph by Roger Higgins, 1957
DISAPPOINTED BOY, 1957.
Disappointed Brooklyn Dodgers fan, Stephen Cummings, age 5, looking at a sign explaining that the expected visit by Roy Campanella has been cancelled, and that Willie Mays of the New York Giants would pinch-hit. Photograph by Roger Higgins, 1957
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Media ID 6183075
1957 Baseball Brooklyn Brooklyn Dodgers Disappointment Dodgers Encbr Glove Higgins Illness New York City Roger Sign Stephen Willie Young Campanella Cumming Cummings Mays
Greetings Card (A5)
Relive the nostalgia of a bygone era with our Disappointed Boy greeting card from the Media Storehouse collection. This vintage photograph captures the moment of heartbreak for young Stephen Cummings, a 5-year-old Brooklyn Dodgers fan, as he learns of Roy Campanella's unexpected absence and Willie Mays' pinch-hit appearance instead. Taken in 1957 by Roger Higgins, this evocative image is now available as a beautifully printed greeting card, perfect for those times when you want to express sympathy, understanding, or a shared sense of nostalgia. Add a personal touch with a heartfelt message inside and let the recipient know they're not alone in their disappointment.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
DISAPPOINTED BOY, 1957 - A Heartbreaking Moment in Baseball History
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this poignant photograph captured by Roger Higgins in 1957, we witness the raw emotions of a young Brooklyn Dodgers fan named Stephen Cummings. At just five years old, Stephen's innocent face reflects his deep disappointment as he gazes at a sign that shatters his dreams. The sign explains the unfortunate news that Roy Campanella, the beloved Dodgers player whom Stephen had eagerly anticipated meeting, would not be able to make it due to illness. Instead, Willie Mays of the rival New York Giants would pinch-hit for him. The contrast between Stephen's blue and white Dodgers cap and uniform with his sad expression speaks volumes about his shattered hopes. Seated on a step with a baseball glove resting beside him and clutching onto his bat tightly, Stephen embodies the heartache felt by countless fans when their idols are unable to fulfill their expectations. This image captures not only one boy's personal disappointment but also represents an entire era in Brooklyn baseball history. Through this photograph, Higgins skillfully freezes a moment in time where innocence collides with reality - reminding us all of the bittersweet nature of sports fandom. It serves as a powerful reminder that even heroes can let us down sometimes and teaches us valuable lessons about resilience and perseverance at such tender ages. (DISCLAIMER: This caption is written based on information provided about the print "DISAPPOINTED BOY, 1957" from Granger
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