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Ossie Vitt, Detroit Tigers c. 1912

Evocative image of Ossie Vitt of the Detroit Tigers circa 1912, the maiden year of Navin Field. Not the ropes used to manipulate the infield tarp, the edge of which can be seen at lower right.

Ossie Vitt, Detroit Tigers
Photographer/AgencyUnknownImage Datec. 1912Print DateOriginal print c. 1912Notes/Stampings on ReverseHandwritten identifierLocatonNavin Field in DetroitDimensions7.5 x 9.5 in.MediumPhotograph - gelatin silver printProvenanceUnknownStatusRetained in The Chapman Deadball CollectionShare