1963: Ernie Banks Hits First Base at Wrigley Field

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Year1963
Decade1960s
LocationChicago, Illinois, United States
Duration7s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Ernie Banks Hits First Base at Wrigley Field — Clip Details

Vintage 1963 8mm film footage captures Ernie Banks, the legendary Chicago Cubs player, at Wrigley Field during a Major League Baseball game. The clip shows Banks hitting the ball and rounding first base, with fans in the stands watching intently. This historic archival footage showcases the energy of a classic 1960s baseball game, featuring the iconic National League stadium, the diamond, and the excitement of live play. Authentic 8mm film quality adds to the nostalgic charm of this original sports moment.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 7s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 61877996

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 2319 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label: glenn t evans,xmas,meeske
Reel-level year note: 1963
Reel-level location note: moline illinois
Date: 1963 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: Chicago, Illinois, 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)

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