Bain captures the Philadelphia Athletics coming on the field at the Polo Grounds in New York for the first game of the World Series in which they would ultimately prevail and repeat as World Champions. The elephant sweaters are one of the iconic uniform pieces of the era.

Chief Bender is at far left turning over his right shoulder to speak with a teammate. Immediately to his right. Facing the camera, is Home Run Baker. The team’s hunchbacked mascot, Louis Van Zelst, is the shorter man at the right.

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