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James Laughead (July 21, 1909 – 1978)[citation needed] 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.[citation needed]

Photograph by Laughead of Florida State Seminoles quarterback Bill Cappleman, used on the cover of the program's 1969 media guide

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  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. Retrieved November 29, 2023 – via PressReader. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ^ "Penn State football: Ol' Huck 'n Buck vintage-style photos". PennLive.com. August 17, 2016.
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