This photo is a near twin to the other Baker batting photo with the same players in the background. This one was taken by noted photographer Paul Thompson.
This was the Inaugural game at the new Shibe Park in Philadelphia on April 12, 1909. Our view of the A’s dugout shows most of the team’s players. (L to R) Heinie Heitmuller, Danny Murphy, Bob Ganley, Eddie Plank, Jack Lapp, Jimmy Dygert, Eddie Collins,…
Two photos of Buck Weaver in mid-swing at Stamford Bridge Stadium. Although the back identifies the player as Sam Crawford, it is actually Weaver. Weaver is wearing the chapeau he acquired in the prior stop in Paris. This image in the World Tour souvenir program,…
Artistic hand study of Frank Baker’s hands. Note the grip and the fine heathering in the flannel jersey.