Derek Sanderson
Derek Sanderson (born 1946), hockey player for the Boston Bruins, is the subject of this series of photos taken in 1970 by LIFE photographer Arthur Rickerby. None of these photos appeared in the magazine. Here he is in the Bruins locker room (note the naked guy in the background). Derek is wearing his protective cup. Want to see what's underneath?
No problem. I don't know who that is in the helmet, but that's Derek completely nude in the background. Want to see him closer up?
That's nice, but could the photographer aim a little lower?
That's better ...
Perfect! If you're wondering what Bisto is, it's a British brand of instant gravy, also sold in Canada. Derek is Canadian, and that's Derek's dad on the left. He looks so proud of his son, and neither father nor son has the slightest concern about Derek being photographed naked. Now that's unashamed!
5 comments:
Derek and his dad look so similar!
And, THAT is how it's supposed to be. I will never understand those who are embarrassed by what they're born with. After all, one was used to get them into the world in the first place.
Proud in the family!
Dad has to be proud!!!
I wonder what the full story was here. I can see why the photographer saw an opportunity to get some candid locker room pics but why is Derek pointing to the Bisto packet? Is he saying 'this is why I am such a shit hot hockey player? And why is the official at the back pointing towards Derek's bare arse? Intriguing but certainly makes a good series of photos
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