The World Tourist are seen on the field in Manilla, The Phillipines prior to their game there on December 17, 1913. The U.S. troops there had been given the day off to attend them game and many of them can be seen in the stands.
The scene before us is the opening speech given by the commanding general, General J. Franklin Bell, in his pristine white suit can be seen at center. Hans Lobert is seen striding over the baseline
This is an image of Jim Jones of the New York Giants by early baseball photographer Hugh O’Neil circa 1901-1902. O’Neil’s name can be seen in pencil at lower right on the mount. The “Fielder Jones”, means he is a fielder, not that the player…
Eddie Collins is seen sliding into second base at a game between the Red Sox and A’s at the Huntington Grounds in Boston circa 1909. This postcard has been trimmed to focus on the central action. Rare close in shot of game action during this…
Real Photo Postcard showing the playing field, looking out to left field of Columbia Park, home of the Philadelphia Athletics through 1908. The title on front identifies it as New York vs. Athletics. The postmark on back is 1913, but the image was clearly shot…