Hecht Vault On The Long Horse

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Unusual photo by Valley Times TODAY photographer George Brich shows Polytechnic High School's brilliant gymnast Chuck Casey doing Hecht vault on the long horse. Casey will be among the many East and West Valley League athletes in the Los Angeles City gym finals Friday evening at Venice High School.

Photographer: George Brich, Valley Times Photo Collection/Los Angeles Public Library

Photograph dated May 30, 1962

Best wishes to you on New Year's Day from George Brich!

Slipstream

Perfect timing on taking the pic; awesome photo!

Photography

Many thanks….George Brich

Evangel

What a perfect shot! The gymnast's expression is surprising to me. It's like his own feat has taken him by surprise. I guess timing was everything when you captured this moment. Thanks for sharing❤️

Photography

Thanks for your reply to my photo…it’s sort of crazy.
George Brich

Well Street

Great photo.

His expression reads, "Where's the mat I'm supposed to land on?"