Frank “Home Run” Baker – Sweater, c. 1911 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

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Frank “Home Run” Baker – Sweater, c. 1911

Frank “Home Run” Baker – Sweater, c. 1911

1- Photographs, Frank "Home Run" Baker, Hall of FamersSeptember 5, 2020

Baker is shown in the famous sweater that the Philadelphia Athletics wore during their championship run in 1910-1911.

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Baker in his sweater.

"Home Run" Baker in his sweater

Yearc. 1911Image Size3.2 x 5.25Image TypeVintage gelatin silver printAuthenticationRMY - Vintage 1Share

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