Cy Young – Spring Training, 1911 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

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Cy Young – Spring Training, 1911

Cy Young at the bat in Spring Training 1911. This photo was likely taken in Hot Springs, Arkansas in February where a conglomeration of Major League players gathered before joining their teams.

Note the glove tucked into his waist and his Cleveland sweater. Judging by his gaze, Old Cy appears to have just popped one up in batting practice. Even though he was a major star in his day, original photos of Young are exceedingly hard to find.

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Cy Young, Cleveland Naps

Photographer/AgencyCleveland Plain DealerImage Date1911Print DateOriginal print c. 1911Notes/Stampings on ReverseCleveland Plain Dealer stampsCard/Publication UsePublished in Baseball Photography of the Deadball EraLocationHot Springs, ArkansasDimensions7.25 x 9 in.MediumPhotograph - gelatin silver printProvenanceUnknownStatusRetained in The Chapman Deadball EraShare