Zack Wheat, 1927 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

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Zack Wheat, 1927

Zack Wheat, 1927

1- Photographs, Collections, Hall of Famers, Zack WheatMay 16, 2021

Image of Wheat while playing for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1927. Taken during Spring Training with March 5, 1927 date stamp on back.

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Zack Wheat in 1927

Year1927Item Size3.5 x 5Item TypeVintage gelatin silver printItem StatusDeaccessionedShare

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