Frank “Home Run” Baker – Texas Tommy Pose, c. 1910

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Frank “Home Run” Baker – Texas Tommy Pose, c. 1910

This “Home Run” Baker pose was used for the Texas Tommy, Polo Grounds and M113 sets shown below. The extensive masking on this photo indicates it may well have been used to produce one of these cards.

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Frank "Home Run" Baker, Philadelphia Athletics

Photographer/AgencyInternational News ServiceImage Datec. 1910Print DateOriginal print c. 1910Notes/Stampings on ReversePeriod International News stampCard/Publication UseTexas Tommy, Polo Grounds and M113LocationUndeterminedDimensions6.5 x 8.5 in.MediumPhotograph - gelatin silver printProvenanceUnknownStatusRetained in The Chapman Deadball CollectionShare