Red Dooin, 1903 image by William Van Der Weyde

Red Dooin, 1903 image by William Van Der Weyde

1- Photographs, Collections, William M. Van Der WeydeJuly 9, 2023

Red Dooin at the Polo Grounds in 1903 as captured by William Van Der Weyde. This image was used for a Police Gazette supplement In July 1903. Van Der Weyde was fond of photographing players at interesting angles such as the stadium wall receding into the background.

Red Dooin by Van Der Weyde

PhotographerWilliam Van Der WeydeYear1903Item Size6 x 8Item TypeVintage Gelatin Silver PrintShare

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