Billiards Champion, Willie Hoppe, receives a trophy
Billiards Champion, Willie Hoppe, receives a trophy as the Most Courageous Athlete of 1941. With pneumonia, he rose from sick-bed to defend his title by winning over Jake Schaefer. At right is Joe DiMaggio, Yankee outfielder, with his trophy as the Nation's Outstanding Athlete. Jan. 30, 1942. At left is Cy Peterson, President of the Philadelphia Sporting Writers Association. (CSU_2015_9_1266)
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Mary Evans / The Everett Collection
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