Eddie Plank, c. 1908 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

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Eddie Plank, c. 1908

Eddie Plank, c. 1908

Eddie Plank, Hall of Famers, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball EraApril 16, 2023

Eddie Plank seen circa 1908.

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Eddie Plank c. 1908

Yearc. 1908Item Size6 x 8.75Item TypeVintage gelatin silver printShare

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