Walter Johnson – at the Polo Grounds, c. 1912 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

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Walter Johnson – at the Polo Grounds, c. 1912

Walter Johnson – at the Polo Grounds, c. 1912

1- Photographs, Hall of Famers, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Walter JohnsonSeptember 7, 2020

Walter Johnson warming up at the Polo Grounds circa 1912. Rare close in full body shot of Johnson.

Gallery item

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Johnson warming up

WaJo at the Polo Grounds

Yearc. 1912Image Size7 x 9.25Item TypeVintage gelatin silver printAuthenticationPSA - Type 1Share

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