Michael Zagaris Biography
Michael Zagaris is a sports and rock and roll photographer best known for his work with the Oakland Athletics, San Francisco 49ers, and the 1970s rock and roll scene. Zagaris began to enjoy his photography pastime, gaining access to the field during 49ers games and backstage at concerts.
Michael Zagaris Age
He was born on 22 February 1945 , in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. Michael is 78 years old as of February 2023.
Michael Zagaris Education
Zagaris graduated from George Washington University in 1967 and enrolled in Santa Clara Law School.
Michael Zagaris Wife
He is happily married and has one child.
Michael Zagaris Career
Senator Bobby Kennedy hired Zagaris as a speechwriter. The assassination of Senator John F. Kennedy altered Zagaris’ entire life. Zagaris began to embrace his photography pastime after dropping out of law school after one year, finding ways to get on the field during 49ers games and backstage at concerts. Eric Clapton recommended Zagaris to pursue photography as a career after seeing some of his images after a concert. Throughout the 1970s, Zagaris photographed several of the world’s most prominent bands, including The Grateful Dead, The Clash, and Blondie. In high school, Zagaris would collect abandoned press passes from Kezar Stadium and use them to gain access to the field to shoot the San Francisco 49ers.
After years of working his way onto the field, the 49ers appointed Zagaris as the team photographer in 1973. Walter Haas purchased the Oakland Athletics in 1981, and Zagaris was hired as their official club photographer. Zagaris has photographed 34 Super Bowls, 12 World Series, and 14 MLB All-Star Games since then. Time Magazine and Sports Illustrated have featured his sports photographs on several covers. Zagaris’ sports photography is known for its closeness, as he takes viewers behind the scenes in the clubhouse and locker room to witness a distinct side of the squad.
Zagaris Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of 800 thousand dollars.
Michael Zagaris Films
2004 NFL Films Presents
2000-2006 ESPN SportsCentury
2007 Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
2013 I Am Divine
2014 They Shot the Rock and Lived by the Roll
2017 Long Strange Trip
2018 If I Leave Here Tomorrow
2019 Show Me The Picture
2020 ICON
2021 PLUM: A Baseball Life
2021 Count Me In
2023 San Francisco Sounds: A Place in Time
2024 Zagaris
