16mm film-1974 Penn State batting (overhead view for Shapiro thesis), 1974
Scope and Contents
A collection of 16mm films and vhs cassettes created by Dr. Robert Shapiro. Ph.D, during his master's degree thesis study and while working as a scientific consultant to the Chicago White Sox team physician, Dr James Boscardin, M.D. The films and video contain high speed motion study of pitchers and batters and were utilized to help prevent injury and develop peak performance.
Dates
- 1974
Conditions Governing Access
Due to the condition of the media, or the lack of operational equipment for playback, these materials are unavailable until they can be professionally cleaned, scanned and digitized.
Extent
From the Collection: 72 Reels (in 72 16mm film reels)
From the Collection: 8 Cassettes (in 8 vhs cassettes)
From the Collection: 1 Sheets (in 1 file folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Shapiro, Robert, Dr., PH.D (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Archives Repository