Double fold postcard depicting the inaugural game at Forbes Field on June 30, 1909. According to the boxscore for the game, Hall of Famer pitcher Vic Willis is on the mound and bow legged Hall of Famer Honus Wagner is at short. We can see them both in the enlarged view of the infield.
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