Jim Laughead

James Laughead (July 21, 1909 – 1978) was a photographer whose style defined the art of posed sports photography.[1] He developed techniques for posing athletes to appear as if they were in action.[2][3][4] He coined the term "huck 'n' buck" to describe the style.[5] His photos appeared in Life and in Sports Illustrated. His style was of posing players was often imitated, and influenced many of the sports photographers of his era.

References
  1. Shrake, Edwin. "THE MAD HATTER IN PHOTOLAND". Vault.
  2. Time Inc (November 5, 1951). LIFE. Time Inc. pp. 22–. ISSN 0024-3019.
  3. Bob St. John (August 25, 2001). Texas sports writers: the wild and wacky years. Republic of Texas Press. ISBN 978-1-55622-797-4.
  4. https://www.pressreader.com/usa/the-dallas-morning-news/20161204/282664687008243
  5. "Penn State football: Ol' Huck 'n Buck vintage-style photos". PennLive.com.
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