Circa 1906 photo of Willie Keeler in Spring Training by Spooner and Wells. Note Keeler’s truncated swing which allowed him to place the ball wherever he desired, “hit ’em where they ain’t:.
Hall of Fame second baseman Eddie Collins is depicted in the outfield of Jungle Park in Waxahachie in Spring Training 1921 with the Chicago White Sox. Of particular note is the tower of the Ellis County courthouse visible to the side of Collins’ left arm.…
Paul Richards, who Richards Park (formerly Jungle Park) was named for, was a Waxahachie native. Richards was known as the Wizard of Waxahachie and was a noted player and managerial innovator. For the full story of the Major Leagues in Waxahachie see this Research Note:…
Crystal clear image of Hap Felsh taken by Francis P. Burke in 1917. Note the American flag patch of Felsh’s uniform.