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1911 Opening Day at Hilltop Park, Bain photo

1911 Opening Day at Hilltop Park, Bain photo

1- Photographs, Agencies, Deadball Stadiums, George Grantham Bain's News Service, Hal Chase, Hall of Famers, Photographers, PlayersMay 16, 2021

Wonderful 5 x 7 image of Opening Day 1911 at Hilltop Park, home of the New York Highlanders.  Hal Chase, the Highlander’s manager is seen being presented a floral wreath.  The opposing team is the Washington Nationals. There are other Bain shots of this day in the Library of Congress Bain collection.

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1911 Opening Day at the Hilltop
PhotographerGeorge Grantham Bain's News ServiceYear1911Image Size5 x 7Image TypeVintage gelatin silver printItem StatusDeaccessionedShare

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