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Frank “Home Run” Baker – Bain Series – Swinging, 1916

This photo if part of a series of Baker shots that George Grantham Bain took in Spring Training 1916 when Baker first joined the Yankees after being bought for $25,000 form the Philadelphia A’s as shown in the news photo below. Baker is seen here exhibiting his famous swing.

1916 Newspaper

"Home Run" Baker - Bain Series - Swinging
PhotographerGeorge Grantham Bain's News ServiceYear1916Image Size4.5 x 6.5Image TypeVintage gelatin silver printAuthenticationPSA - Type 1Share