1911 Frank “Home Run” Baker by Kingsmore

1911 Frank “Home Run” Baker by Kingsmore

This image of Baker was taken in 1911 by Kingsmore, a noted Philadelphia photographer, during the World Series. This is one of the few known surviving prints of his work. Note the attribution on this page from the 1912 Reach Guide.

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Frank "Home Run" Baker, Philadelphia Athletics

Photographer/AgencyHoward KingsmoreImage Date1911Print DateOriginal print c. 1911Notes/Stampings on ReverseRemoved from mountLocationShibe Park in PhiladelphiaDimensions4.5 x 6.5 in.MediumPhotograph - gelatin silver printProvenancePreviously mounted in framed display with similar Bender image and Jennings team photoStatusRetained in The Chapman Deadball CollectionShare