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Black Frame Silver Frame White Frame Brown Frame Gold Frame Natural Frame Preparing for Game Day: Football players huddle on field with football in foreground, vintage black and white photo, 1959

Preparing for Game Day

Credit: Neal Boenzi / The New York Times (1959)
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Overview

Optimistic members of Columbia University’s football team huddle during a scrimmage at Baker Field in Upper Manhattan on Sept. 28, 1959. A Times article that accompanied this photo reported, “The roar of the Lion was heard around the Ivy League Saturday, and the Light Blue faithful — alumni and undergraduates — are heartened in the belief that at long last Columbia is on the way out of the football wilderness.”

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The Times said the team’s “outlook has not been so hopeful in years,” especially after a decisive victory over Brown University in its season opener. The newspaper went on to predict, “For the first time in a long spell, Columbia has the size, strength, ability and speed and also the depth to establish it as a match physically for the other teams in the league.”

But the high hopes came crashing down in the next game with a 22-0 loss to Princeton, and the big dreams turned to nightmares as the Lions finished the year with a 2-7 record, its eighth-straight losing season. The football wilderness only got colder, darker and lonelier for Columbia. It lost 44 games straight from 1983-1988.

This made-to-order image is printed on giclée archival photo paper and is available framed or unframed. Framed photography comes ready to hang with a removable wire attached to the back. Choose from a lightweight ayous wood or a gold or silver metal frame to customize the frame best suited to your space. The print comes from The New York Times’s extensive archives, known as the “morgue,” which houses more than five million photographic prints that date back to 1905. It is available exclusively from The Times Store.

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Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 8" x 10" Image Printed on 10" x 12" Paper
Material: Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 11" x 14" Image Printed on 13" x 16" Paper
Material: Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 16" x 20" Image Printed on 19.5" x 23.5" Paper
Material: Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 14" x 16" x .9"
Material: Black ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 14" x 16" x .9"
Material: Espresso ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 14" x 16" x .9"
Material: White ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 14" x 16" x .9"
Material: Natural ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 14" x 16" x .9"
Material: Florentine Gold-colored aluminum frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 14" x 16" x .9"
Material: Brushed aluminum frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 17.5" x 20.5" x .9"
Material: Black ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 17.5" x 20.5" x .9"
Material: Espresso ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 17.5" x 20.5" x .9"
Material: White ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 17.5" x 20.5" x .9"
Material: Natural ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 17.5" x 20.5" x .9"
Material: Florentine Gold-colored aluminum frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 17.5" x 20.5" x .9"
Material: Brushed aluminum frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

the U.S.A.
Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 22.5" x 26.5" x .9"
Material: Black ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

the U.S.A.
Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 22.5" x 26.5" x .9"
Material: Espresso ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

the U.S.A.
Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 22.5" x 26.5" x .9"
Material: White ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

the U.S.A.
Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 22.5" x 26.5" x .9"
Material: Natural ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

the U.S.A.
Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 22.5" x 26.5" x .9"
Material: Florentine Gold-colored aluminum frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

the U.S.A.
Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 22.5" x 26.5" x .9"
Material: Brushed aluminum frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Processing time

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Specifications

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 8" x 10" Image Printed on 10" x 12" Paper
Material: Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 11" x 14" Image Printed on 13" x 16" Paper
Material: Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 16" x 20" Image Printed on 19.5" x 23.5" Paper
Material: Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 14" x 16" x .9"
Material: Black ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 14" x 16" x .9"
Material: Espresso ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 14" x 16" x .9"
Material: White ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 14" x 16" x .9"
Material: Natural ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 14" x 16" x .9"
Material: Florentine Gold-colored aluminum frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 14" x 16" x .9"
Material: Brushed aluminum frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 17.5" x 20.5" x .9"
Material: Black ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 17.5" x 20.5" x .9"
Material: Espresso ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 17.5" x 20.5" x .9"
Material: White ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 17.5" x 20.5" x .9"
Material: Natural ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 17.5" x 20.5" x .9"
Material: Florentine Gold-colored aluminum frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 17.5" x 20.5" x .9"
Material: Brushed aluminum frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

the U.S.A.
Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 22.5" x 26.5" x .9"
Material: Black ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

the U.S.A.
Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 22.5" x 26.5" x .9"
Material: Espresso ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

the U.S.A.
Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 22.5" x 26.5" x .9"
Material: White ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

the U.S.A.
Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 22.5" x 26.5" x .9"
Material: Natural ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

the U.S.A.
Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 22.5" x 26.5" x .9"
Material: Florentine Gold-colored aluminum frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

the U.S.A.
Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 22.5" x 26.5" x .9"
Material: Brushed aluminum frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Processing time

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days

Estimated processing time: 10-15 business days