Cy Young Day – Ceremonial Presentations, 1908 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

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Cy Young Day – Ceremonial Presentations, 1908

Taken by a fan from the stands at Cy Young Day on August 13, 1908 at Huntington Grounds in Boston as the Red Sox played a team of American League All-Stars who were recruited for the occasion. Young is seen at home plate receiving his accolades including a floral horseshoe and trophy.

For the complete story of this snapshot, and for two other snapshots from that day see this Research Note: <<Cy Young Day Snapshots>>

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Cy Young, Boston Red Sox

Photographer/AgencyUnknownImage Date1908Print DateOriginal print c.1908Notes/Stampings on ReverseBlankCard/Publication UsePublished in Baseball Photography of the Deadball EraLocationHuntington Grounds in BostonDimensions3.75 x 5 in.MediumPhotograph - gelatin silver printProvenanceUnknownStatusRetained in The Chapman Deadball CollectionShare