Description: An original 5x7" vintage press photo from the archives of the Star Tribune Newspaper in Minnpeaolis, Minneapolis. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.Photo OverviewThomas E. Moore, the main subject of this photograph, is captured in a formal portrait wearing a plaid suit jacket with a striped tie. As Ramsey County's newly appointed public defender as of 1962, Moore transitioned from a promising football career at the University of Notre Dame to law after an injury led him to change paths. The photo encapsulates his professional demeanor during this period.Thomas E. Moore, after shifting his focus to law due to a football injury, achieved notable success. Inspired by two uncles in judicial roles, he pursued a law degree at the St. Paul College of Law, graduating in 1951. This background information illustrates how personal interests and circumstances converged to direct his career in public defense, marking a significant yet impactful pivot from athletics to advocacy for justice.Text Present - **Handwritten on Back:** - "mens" - "Thomas E. Moore"- **Typed/Printed on Back:** - Newspaper clipping: "AN INJURED SHOULDER made big, broad-shouldered Thomas E. Moore, Ramsey county's new public defender, a lawyer instead of a coach." - "Moore was at the University of Notre Dame on a football scholarship—awarded after he was named all-state two years for St. Thomas academy in St. Paul." - "His football career ended—and his law career began—when he developed a trick shoulder and had to give up the sport." - "An interest in law, plus the example of two uncles who were probate judges, caused Moore to switch to pre-law at the University of Minnesota for his sophomore year." - "He received his law degree at the St. Paul College of Law in 1951, at the age of 23, and went into practice."- **Stamped on Back:** - "JUL 31 1962" - "RW FILM ENTERPRISES" - "7:00 AM"Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.
Price: 29 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-12T16:16:56.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: football scholarship, University of Minnesota, public defender,
Theme: history, social history, people, portrait
Featured Person/Artist: Thomas E. Moore
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1962
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 5x7 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1969
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
