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1956: Shirtless Man Demonstrating Baseball Swing

1956: Shirtless Man Demonstrating Baseball Swing

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  • Year1956
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationFlint, Michigan, United States
  • Duration12s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Shirtless Man Demonstrating Baseball Swing — Clip Details

A shirtless man in 1956 Flint, Michigan, demonstrates impressive baseball swing skills under the bright summer sun. Wearing sunglasses and a tan complexion, he performs a powerful hit with athletic flair, capturing the essence of 1950s Americana. Filmed on vintage 8mm film, this grainy home movie footage showcases a classic moment of youthful energy and retro sport culture. The scene exudes nostalgia and authenticity, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or vintage-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
12s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
55448050

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1210 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label
bill's first birthday,blueberry field
Reel-level year note
1956-1957-1958
Reel-level location note
michigan
Date
1956 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location
Flint, Michigan, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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