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. April 6, 1932 |
| Died | January 10, 2022 (aged 89) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Photographer |
| Spouse |
Jean Casten (died. 2016) |
| Children | 2[1] |
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ Miles, Gary (January 19, 2022). "James A. Drake, award-winning Sports Illustrated photographer, dies at 89". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ 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.
