2003 Photo Contest

General Published on : 1/1/2005

List of Winners

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ACTION

First Place

Also Photo of the Year

John Biever, Sports Illustrated, “Balancing Act,” Kansas City Chiefs at Cincinnati Bengals, November 16, 2003. 

2nd Place Donald Miralle, Getty Images, “Tip-Toed,” Cincinnati Bengals at San Diego Chargers, November 23, 2003.
3rd Place

Dilip Vishwanat, Sporting News, “Cat Grab,” Carolina Panthers at St. Louis Rams (NFC Divisional Playoff), January 10, 2004. 

Honorable Mention Jeff Chiu, Associated Press, “Boldin Reaches,” Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers, December 7, 2003.
Honorable Mention Jim Davis, The Boston Globe, “Over The Top,” New York Jets at New England Patriots, September 21, 2003.
Honorable Mention Bill Frakes, Sports Illustrated, “Panther Prey,” Tennessee Titans at Carolina Panthers, October 19, 2003.
Honorable Mention Drew Hallowell, Philadelphia Eagles, “Got Air?” Philadelphia Eagles at Miami Dolphins, December 15, 2003. 
Honorable Mention James E. Mahan, Urbana (OH) Daily Citizen, “Helmets Away,” Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals, September 21, 2003.
Honorable Mention Chaz Palla, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, “Leaping El,” Tennessee Titans at Pittsburgh Steelers, September 28, 2003.
Honorable Mention William Serne, St. Petersburg Times, “Hard Knock,” New York Giants at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, November 24, 2003.
Honorable Mention Damian Strohmeyer, Sports Illustrated, “Flying Fish,” Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills, December, 21 2003. 
Honorable Mention Damian Strohmeyer, Sports Illustrated, “One Handed,” Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans, December 7, 2003.

FEATURE

First Place Jim Davis, The Boston Globe, “Super Joy,” Carolina Panthers vs. New England Patriots (Super Bowl XXXVIII), February 1, 2004.
2nd Place Dan Powers, The Post-Crescent (WI), “Headless Lion,” Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions, November 27, 2003.
3rd Place Louis DeLuca, Dallas Morning News, “Super Bowl XXXVIII,” Carolina Panthers vs. New England Patriots (Super Bowl XXXVIII), February 1, 2004.
Honorable Mention Barry Chin, The Boston Globe, “Reflections for a Son,” Carolina Panthers vs. New England Patriots (Super Bowl XXXVIII), February 1, 2004.
Honorable Mention Donald Miralle, Getty Images, “Tunnel Vision” Minnesota Vikings at San Diego Chargers, November 9, 2003.
Honorable Mention James D. Smith, Freelance,  “Texas Stadium Flyover,” Miami Dolphins at Dallas Cowboys, November 27, 2003. 
Honorable Mention Chaz Palla, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, “Cold Warmup” Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets, December 14, 2003.