FEATURED HISTORICAL IMAGES

USA TODAY Sports Images takes pride in representing iconic photographers and archiving their work. This historical image collection illustrates our long-standing dedication to capturing the essence of each sport. In this collection, you will find decades of athletic moments captured by photographers whose passion for their work is evident, expressed in an expansive catalogue that includes decisive moments, emotional reactions, and spirited dedication. 

An integral component of USA TODAY Sports Images’ continued commitment to exceptional client service is featuring parts of our historical imagery as they relate to time of year and current events. As an event unfolds, be it the Super Bowl, World Series, Olympics or other sporting event, we have imagery featured as a retrospect to add to the storyline of those events. You can rely on us to update the page as events unfold or breaking news dictates.

Furthermore, we make it easy for you to find what you need—our rich image database maintains an extensive collection of iconic and historical sports images that can be easily researched in our database, licensed and downloaded (additional fees apply to our historical images). To search for any of the images in our archive, go to usatodaysportsimages.com and use either the search box or the advanced search link to begin your search. For more information, contact your USA TODAY Sports Images account representative or our picture desk support team for further details and licensing information.

Our historical image page is dedicated to the art of photography and the photographers who dedicated a lifetime to the art, and who have set the stage for sports photographers today.