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Chicago White Sox player on a burro, 1911

The White Sox trained in Mineral Wells, Texas in 1911. The locals promised them each a burro if they won the World Series. Here Harry Lord of the White Sox is trying out the potential prize.

Ft. Worth newspaper in 1911
Harry Lord, Chicago White Sox
Image Date1911Photographer/AgencyUnknownPrint DateOriginal RPPC c. 1911Notes/Stampings on ReverseDivided back postcardLocationMineral Wells, TexasDimensions3.5 x 5.5 in.MediumReal Photo PostcardProvenanceUnknownStatusRetained in The Chapman Deadball CollectionShare