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    “Offense on Defense”: Remembering a Coast Guard Hero [Image 2 of 4]

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    A black-and-white team photograph of a U.S. Coast Guard basketball team, likely taken mid-20th century based on uniform style and photo quality. The team is posed in three rows in a gymnasium with a basketball hoop visible in the background. A person in a white jacket, presumably the coach or manager, kneels in the front center holding a basketball.

    NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES

    02.04.2021

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Thieme 

    U.S. Coast Guard Academy

    Emlen Tunnell was the first African American to play NFL football for the New York Giants. Tunnell also posthumously received the Coast Guard Silver Lifesaving Medal for his actions in World War II. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

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    Date Taken: 02.04.2021
    Date Posted: 02.05.2021 13:16
    Photo ID: 6509936
    VIRIN: 210221-G-KU031-1002
    Resolution: 638x486
    Size: 99.77 KB
    Location: NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT, US
    Web Views: 55
    Downloads: 5

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    A black-and-white archival photograph of a young male football player wearing a vintage leather or hard-shell helmet and padded jersey. The player is leaning slightly forward and smiling at the camera in what appears to be a portrait or publicity-style shot. The style of equipment and photographic quality suggest this image dates from approximately the 1940s–1960s.
    A black-and-white team photograph of a U.S. Coast Guard basketball team, likely taken mid-20th century based on uniform style and photo quality. The team is posed in three rows in a gymnasium with a basketball hoop visible in the background. A person in a white jacket, presumably the coach or manager, kneels in the front center holding a basketball.
    This appears to be an illustrated commemorative collage or artwork layout combining elements of the United States Coast Guard and American football. The central figure is an illustrated African American football player wearing jersey number 45 in a blue uniform. The composition includes the USCG seal (established 1790), a military medal, and an illustration of a U.S. Coast Guard vessel.
    A black-and-white archival photograph showing two male basketball players posing together, each holding a basketball. The player on the left wears a jersey with 'COAST GUA[RD]' visible, suggesting a U.S. Coast Guard team affiliation. Both players wear matching athletic uniforms with knee pads and high-top lace-up sneakers, consistent with mid-20th century basketball attire.

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