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Chicago Cubs Barnstorming in Henry ILL., 1914

This image is from a Chicago Cubs barnstorming trip to Henry, Illinois in 1914 where they played the local team after parading through town in open automobiles.

Note the ball in flight a few feet from the pitcher’s hand.

Ball in flight

Also note the tiny bear cub, the team’s mascot, down the third base line.

Bear cub, team mascot
Chicago Cubs barnstorming in Henry, Illinois
Photographer/IssuerDanielsImage Date1914Print DateOriginal RPPC 1914Notes/Stampings on Reverse1914 postmarkCard/Publication UsePublished in Baseball Photography of The Deadball EraLocationHenry, IllinoisDimensions3.5 x 5.5 in.MediumReal Photo PostcardProvenanceUnknownStatusRetained in The Chapman Deadball CollectionShare