Photograph of Billy Goeckel when he was with the University of Pennsylvania c. 1894. Goeckel appeared in the Majors with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1899. Hemment was one of the early innovators of on-field game action. He is the father of the “photo-finish”.
Billy Goeckel, c. 1894 by John C. Hemment
Billy Goeckel c. 1894 by John C. Hemment
PhotographerJohn C. HemmentYearc. 1894Item Size4 x 5Item TypePhotograph - Vintage gelatin silver printShare