Legends of Sport Podcast - January 17, 2023
Host Andy Bernstein chats with iconic sports & rock n' roll photographer Michael Zagaris. Michael details his career throughout the 60's & 70's rock scene, as well as his many years with the San Francisco 49ers & Oakland A's. Andy & Michael also discuss his newest book Field of Play: 60 Years of NFL Photography, the evolution of photojournalism, and his book Total Excess about the rock music scene in San Francisco in the 1970s. Michael shares some of his wildest adventures; from career advice from Eric Clapton, living with Peter Frampton in London, the early days of shooting sports, pitching Bill Walsh on unlimited access, Joe Montana vs Steve Young, a showdown with Coach Jim Harbaugh, exploring the punk scene with the Sex Pistols, and so much more!
The Peter King Podcast - December 27, 2022
Peter King chats with longtime NFL photographer Michael Zagaris.
(Zagaris interview begins at 37:35 in the Podcast)
49ers Talk with Matt Maiocco - December 18, 2022
Photographer Michael Zagaris joins the podcast to discuss his time as an NFL photographer and his new book Field of Play.
(Zagaris interview begins at 21:13 in the Podcast)
Peta Pixel - December 1, 2022
Touchdowns and Triumphs: 60 Years of NFL Photography
Michael Zagaris has spent 49 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers and is still the team’s photographer. Now he’s released his “magnum opus” entitled Field of Play: 60 Years of NFL Photography, chronicling six decades of glory, spectacle, and drama from inside the NFL.
The Six Fifty - November 23, 2022
Six decades of football photography: Michael Zagaris talks fighting for access, the San Francisco 49ers’ deep Peninsula roots and his new photo book. By Julia Brown
The Today Show on NBC - November 14, 2022
Michael Zagaris, who has been photographing the San Francisco 49ers for more than 40 years, sits down with NBC’s Jacob Soboroff to talk about his legendary career that began by sneaking onto the field to take photos.
Peter King’s Football Morning in America - November 7, 2022
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Peter King talks to Michael Zagaris about his new book Field of Play.
Papa & Lund ON KNBR 104.5/680 IN SAN FRANCISCO - November 2, 2022
Michael Zagaris joins Papa & Lund to discuss the stories behind the photos after his release of his new book Field of Play.
WGN News IN Chicago - November 1, 2022
A new book features decades of unparalleled access to the NFL by a critically acclaimed sports photojournalist, Michael Zagaris. For the past 60 years, Zagaris has taken his camera behind the scenes of the NFL, capturing the moments that define America’s game.
San Francisco Chronicle - October 23, 2022
EYES THAT FIND ICONIC MOMENTS
Michael Zagaris was given total access to 49ers in 1979 and has been the team’s photographer ever since. By Ann Killion
95.7 The Game IN SAN FRANCISCO - October 19, 2022
Team photographer for the Oakland A's & San Francisco 49ers Michael Zagaris joins Damon Bruce and Ray Ratto to talk about his new book “FEILD OF PLAY. Mike talks about his 60 years of memories and photos and how the photography business has changed.
Bay Area News Group - October 9, 2022
The real Forrest Gump: Bay Area photographer Michael Zagaris has seen it all. Friends with Joe Montana, tours with the Rolling Stones, one tragic night with Bobby Kennedy, the team photographer for the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Athletics adds another chapter to his amazing life. By Jon Becker
MURPH & MAC ON KNBR 104.5/680 IN SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 6, 2022
Michael Zagaris joins Murph and Mac to talks about his book Field of Play which tells the story of the NFL through epic photos.
DEFECTOR - October 5, 2022
Michael Zagaris Had The Backstage Pass Of A Lifetime. “To me, that’s it. Fuck the money. This is why we’re doing it. Pure adrenaline.” By David Davis
THE PLAYERS’ TRIBUNE - September 29, 2022
The Unseen NFL. For the past 60 years, critically acclaimed sports photojournalist Michael Zagaris has been taking his camera behind the scenes of the NFL, capturing moments that define America’s game. With his unrivaled credentials — 42 Super Bowls, 49 seasons as the team photographer for the San Francisco 49ers, and an all-access passport to the rest of the league — Zagaris loves to aim his lens beyond the field, focusing on the locker room and the bench, the practices and the training camps.
49ers Webzone - September 27, 2022
Field of Play: 60 Years of NFL Photography by Michael Zagaris is a must-have book for 49ers fans. David Bonilla writes about one of his favorite photographers.
KPIX CBS 5 IN SAN FRANCISCO - August 8, 2022
Len Ramirez reports from the home of Field of Play author and photographer Michael Zagaris as he prepares to document another season of San Francisco 49ers football.
SFGATE IN SAN FRANCISCO - JANUARY 29, 2022
After 49 years of shooting the Niners and Rams, 49ers team photographer has thoughts on the rivalry. A wide-ranging Q&A with Michael Zagaris on everything from 49ers-Rams to arguing with Jim Harbaugh.