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Bicycle Broadcasting
Washington, D.C.: May 30, 1936 Star NBC sports announcer Jim McGrath and NBC engineer Phil Merryman commandeer a tandem bicycle to be able to announce the 25 mile marathon today in Washington, D.C
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Media ID 9736747
© Underwood Archives/UIG
1930s 1936 Bicycles Broadcasting Communications Daytime Microphones Occupations Quirky Races Radio Broadcast Washington Dc Sporting Event Tandem
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Step back in time with our stunning Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of "Bicycle Broadcasting" by Underwood Archives from Universal Images Group. This captivating photograph tells the story of NBC sports announcer Jim McGrath and engineer Phil Merryman's ingenious solution to broadcast the 1936 25-mile marathon in Washington, D.C. - by hopping on a tandem bicycle! The high-quality print is beautifully framed and ready to be the centerpiece of any room, transporting you to a bygone era of innovation and sports history.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this vintage photograph captured on May 30,1936, we are transported back to a quirky and historic sporting event in Washington, D. C. NBC sports announcer Jim McGrath and engineer Phil Merryman can be seen commandeering a tandem bicycle as they prepare to broadcast the thrilling 25-mile marathon race. With their trusty microphones in hand, these two pioneers of broadcasting have found an innovative way to bring the excitement of the race directly into people's homes through radio waves. The image perfectly encapsulates the resourcefulness and ingenuity of early communications technology. As they pedal along the streets of Washington, D. C. , McGrath and Merryman epitomize dedication to their craft. Their occupation requires them to think outside the box – or in this case, ride outside it – ensuring that listeners across North America receive every detail of this exhilarating race. The photo not only captures a moment frozen in time but also serves as a testament to how far we've come in terms of media coverage. It reminds us that before live streaming or satellite broadcasts became commonplace, passionate individuals like McGrath and Merryman would go above and beyond by taking unconventional measures just so fans could experience events from afar. This snapshot from Underwood Archives is more than just an image; it represents an era when bicycles were not only modes of transportation but also tools for communication.
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