Paul Richards, who Richards Park (formerly Jungle Park) was named for, was a Waxahachie native. Richards was known as the Wizard of Waxahachie and was a noted player and managerial innovator.
For the full story of the Major Leagues in Waxahachie see this Research Note: <<Spring Training in Waxahachie>>
Doty Blades was a Detroit hopeful as a pitcher in Spring Training in Waxahachie, Texas in 1918. Photo by N.E.A. The second image is just a tick in time away.
Tubby Spencer, the Detroit Tiger catcher, poses in front of the grandstand at Jungle Park (presently Richards Park) in Waxahachie during Spring Training circa 1917. For the full story of the Major Leagues in Waxahachie see this Research Note: <<Spring Training in Waxahachie>>
These three images of Veach were captured in April 1918 at Jungle Park in Waxahachie, Texas during Spring Training.