Home Run Baker at Hilltop Park, c. 1912

Home Run Baker at Hilltop Park, c. 1912

Fantastic shot of Frank Baker in full swing against the backdrop of New York’s Hilltop Park. Based on the uniforms and the fact Hilltop was not used by the Highlanders after 1912, this photo is likely from that year.

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Frank "Home Run" Baker, Philadelphia Athletics

Photographer/AgencyBrown BrothersImage Date1912Print DateOriginal print c. 1920sNotes/Stampings on ReverseBrown Brother stampsLocationHilltop Park in New York CityDimensions4.75 x 6.75 in.MediumPhotograph - gelatin silver printProvenanceUnknownStatusRetained in The Chapman Deadball CollectionShare