Boston – Huntington Grounds, c. 1909 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

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Boston – Huntington Grounds, c. 1909

Eddie Collins is seen sliding into second base at a game between the Red Sox and A’s at the Huntington Grounds in Boston circa 1909. This postcard has been trimmed to focus on the central action. Rare close in shot of game action during this era.

1906-1910 Images, Boston Red Sox, Boston Red Sox, Collections, Deadball Stadiums, Eddie Collins, Hall of Famers, Philadelphia Athletics, Photographers, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players, Real Photo Postcards, Richard W. Sears, Teams

Collins sliding

Eddie Collins, Philadelphia Athletics

Photographer/IssuerRichard SearsImage Datec. 1909Print DateOriginal RPPC c. 1909Notes/Stampings on ReversePeriod Sears stampCard/Publication UsePublished in Baseball Photography of the Deadball EraLocationHuntington Grounds in BostonDimensions1.5 x 4.5 in.MediumReal Photo PostcardProvenanceUnknownStatusRetained in The Chapman Deadball CollectionShare