Original glossy 8 x 10 wire photo of the winner’s podium after the 200-meter race at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, which shows gold medalist Tommie Smith and bronze medalist John Carlos raising their fists as a salute for human rights. Both men are also pictured wearing Olympic Project for Human Rights badges, an example of which is also seen on the chest of silver medalist Peter Norman of Australia, who wore the badge in solidarity with Smith and Carlos. Caption text to the left side reads, in part: “RACIAL PROTEST IN SPORTS—The racial protest of the decade also reached the athletic fields.” In fine condition. Encapsulated by PSA as an authentic 'Type III' photograph.
The Marc and Mary Perkins Collection.
