Three snapshots of the Polo Grounds circa 1901. – The Chapman Deadball Collection

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Three snapshots of the Polo Grounds circa 1901.

Three snapshots of the Polo Grounds circa 1901.

1- Photographs, Collections, Deadball StadiumsJune 3, 2024

Some of the earliest images of the Polo Grounds in New York that you will ever see. Based on the stadium configuration and uniforms these images are likely from 1901.

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Early Polo Grounds Snapshots c. 1901

Yearc. 1901Item Size2.25 x 3.25 each imageItem TypePhotograph - VIntage silver gelatin printShare

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