In 1914 the Chicago White Sox passed through Abilene, Texas on their way back from training camp in Paso Robles, California. Eddie Collins is seen a the bat against a local team of bankers. It was a regular occurrence in the Deadball Era for Major League teams to play exhibition games against a local team.
Eddie Collins – Abilene, Texas, 1914
Eddie Collins, Chicago White Sox
Photographer/IssuerCosbyImage Date1914Print DateOriginal RPPC 1914Notes/Stampings on ReversePostmarked April 1914LocationAbilene, TexasDimnesions3.5 x 5.5 in.MediumReal Photo PostcardProvenanceUnknownShare