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Eddie Collins in Waxahachie, Texas,

Eddie Collins in Waxahachie, Texas,

5 - Waxahachie ML Spring Training, Collections, Eddie Collins, Glass Negatives, Hall of Famers, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball EraSeptember 2, 2020

Hall of Fame second baseman Eddie Collins is depicted in the outfield of Jungle Park in Waxahachie in Spring Training 1921 with the Chicago White Sox. Of particular note is the tower of the Ellis County courthouse visible to the side of Collins’ left arm. Collins is standing in the outfield of Jungle Park, now Richards Park.

The complete story of the Major Leagues in Waxahachie is told here: <<Spring Training in Waxahachie>>

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Eddie Collins with Ellis County Courthouse in background
Eddie Collins in Waxahachie
Year1921Image Size3.25 x 4Image TypeGlass plate negativeShare

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