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 the Deadball Era.
The story of the Tigers and the Major Leagues in Waxahachie is detailed in this research note: <<Waxahachie Spring Training>>
Cleveland Naps team postcard showcasing Carl Horner photographic images. This card was issued by the Souvenir Post Card Shop in Cleveland and is rare with the advertising slug on front. The shop issued a full postcard set featuring the individual player shots shown here in…
Portrait photo of Alexander in front of the dugout by Paul Thompson.
Chief Bender photo by Ben Armiger, a Philadelphia photographer. A later generation print.