Sandy Who?
Artifact ID1965.28.126
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Paul Conrad
(United States, 1924 - 2010)
Gifter
Paul Conrad
Publisher
Los Angeles Times
(founded 1881)
Date
1965
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 in x W 13 in (38.1 cm x 33 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Baseball pitcher LBJ speaks to his catcher. The scoreboard shows behind them shows the White House with 27 runs, 21 home runs, while Congress is 0 across the board and 2 strikes in the bottom of 9th inning. The U.S. Capitol and Washington Monuments are visible in the background. Caption reads: "...Sandy Who...?". Artist signature lower left: "Conrad © The Los Angeles Times, 1965 1965, The Register and Tribune Syndicate".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "With best regards to President Lyndon B. Johnson. Paul F. Conrad"
Historical NoteSandy Koufax, who pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1955-1966, could be considered one of the best professional baseball pitchers ever. This cartoon implies that LBJ's legislative record was even more stunning than Koufax's record in baseball.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from the general public to President Johnson during his term in office. It was received by President Johnson, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1973.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 189698395)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© The Los Angeles Times, 1965
Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum. The LBJ Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum. The LBJ Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
Person Referenced
Sandy Koufax
(United States)
Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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