James Drake (photographer)

James Alexander Drake Jr. (April 6, 1932 – January 10, 2022) was an American photographer,[2] known for his work for the sports magazine Sports Illustrated.[3] Drake died from lung cancer at his home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on January 10, 2022, at the age of 89.[1]

James Drake
Born
James Alexander Drake Jr.

(1932-04-06)April 6, 1932
DiedJanuary 10, 2022(2022-01-10) (aged 89)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
OccupationPhotographer
Spouse
Jean Casten
(died. 2016)
[1]
Children2[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Sandomir, Richard (January 26, 2022). "Jim Drake, Who Captured Joe Namath on Broadway, Dies at 89". The New York Times. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  2. ^ Miles, Gary (January 19, 2022). "James A. Drake, award-winning Sports Illustrated photographer, dies at 89". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  3. ^ Jones, David (July 11, 2021). "A visit with great Sports Illustrated photographer James Drake, as he tries in twilight to order his art". The Patriot-News. Retrieved January 27, 2022.