Picture: 1955 picture of Duke Ellintgon playing baseball in Sugar Hill

Started by thelakelander, February 12, 2015, 06:26:12 PM

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thelakelander

February 12, 2015, 06:26:12 PM
Must have been in town for a performance in LaVilla....



QuoteApril 1955. "Duke Ellington and band members playing baseball in front of their segregated motel while touring in Florida." Who'll be first to locate the Astor? From photos by Charlotte Brooks (who died this month at age 95) for the Look magazine assignment "A Living Legend Swings On."



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johnnyliar

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February 12, 2015, 07:11:49 PM
Wow! Awesome photo.

Thanks for sharing Lake!

Wacca Pilatka

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February 12, 2015, 07:28:56 PM
That is a pretty remarkable photo in many respects.  Thank you for posting.
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