What era are these Jai Alai player photos from?

These photos are from the year 1977, capturing the vintage Jai Alai scene in Milford, Connecticut.

What is Jai Alai and what is a fronton?

Jai Alai is a fast-paced sport originating from the Basque region, played with a ball bounced off a walled court called a fronton.

Are these photos original or reprints?

These are original black and white promotional or tournament photos from 1977, showing various Connecticut Jai Alai teams.

What teams and players are featured in this photo set?

The set includes photos of the Naugatuck Valley Team (Ereno and Azpizu), Shoreline Team (Juan and Arregui), Milford Team (Juaristi 'The Twister' and Antonio), Meriden-Willingford Team (Pradera and Echano), Bridgeport Team (Uribar and Uria), New Haven Team (Olea and Elorza), Waterbury Team (Alex and Boiguen), and Lower Fairfield County Team (Urouidi and Andrinua).

What condition are the photos in?

The photos are in good vintage condition with some minor wear and creases but overall well preserved.

What is the significance of Milford and Dania frontons in Jai Alai history?

Milford, Connecticut and Dania, Florida were sister frontons in the 1970s, both important venues for Jai Alai tournaments and promotions during that era.

Vintage Jai Alai Player Photos 1977 Milford Connecticut Fronton

$48.00

Set of SEVEN black and white Connecticut Jai Alai promo, tournament or partido photos. Not sure which. Pictured are 5 out of the 7 photos. They are all in good shape though!

I worked at the Milford, Connecticut and also in Dania, Florida Jai Alia (Milford's "sister" fronton was Dania.) frontons in 1977. I met many of the players.

This set contains the following:

Naugatuck Valley Team - Ereno and Azpizu

Shoreline Team - Juan and Arregui 1

Milford Team - Juaristi (AKA "The Twister") and Antonio

Meriden-Wllingford Team- Pradera and Echano 1

The Bridgeport Team - Uribar and Uria

The New Haven Team - Olea and Elorza 11

Waterbury Team - Alex and Boiguen

Lower Fairfield County Team- Urouidi and Andrinua

The photos are in great shape. Some wear and minor creases.

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Vintage Jai Alai Player Photos 1977 Milford Connecticut Fronton

$48.00

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