Anne Noggle 1975

"Anne Noggle" is a black and white photograph by Mike Mandel from 1975, featuring an older woman in a baseball uniform holding a bat. The photograph was likely part of a larger series that was inspired by the format of baseball trading cards. Mandel's work often explores the ways in which mass media shapes our perceptions of reality, and this photograph is a witty and insightful commentary on the commercialization of sports. The image's simple composition and direct gaze of the subject create a sense of immediacy and authenticity, drawing the viewer into the scene.