Paul Richards, who Richards Park (formerly Jungle Park) was named for, was a Waxahachie native. Richards was known as the Wizard of Waxahachie and was a noted player and managerial innovator.
For the full story of the Major Leagues in Waxahachie see this Research Note: <<Spring Training in Waxahachie>>
These three images of Veach were captured in April 1918 at Jungle Park in Waxahachie, Texas during Spring Training.
The Tigers trained in Waxahachie, at Jungle Park, in 1916-1918. This image of Cobb was captured in March 1917 and with the other group shot in the collection is the only known photo of Ty Cobb in Waxahachie. Cobb was perhaps the greatest player of…
Doty Blades was a Detroit hopeful as a pitcher in Spring Training in Waxahachie, Texas in 1918. Photo by N.E.A. The second image is just a tick in time away.