This image depicts Heavyweight boxing champion John L. Sullivan meeting the Boston American’s team captain, Jimmy Collins by the dugout at Huntington Grounds in Boston during the 1904 season. We can identify the year by the cap Collins is wearing. There is a better know…
One of the best images of Young from late in his career. This image is from 1908 based on the jersey, note the “Boston” printed on the red sock on Young’s jersey along with the crisscross lace enclosure. The back tells us this image came…
This image of Young was likely taken in 1911 when he signed with the Boston Rustlers. It was taken by Boston photographer Richard W. Sears whose stamps appear on the photos back as well as the back of the presentation sleeve it resides in.
This is a Type 3 photo of Cy Young from 1908. That was the only year that the jersey with the red sock on front was worn.
Taken by a fan from the stands at Cy Young Day on August 13, 1908 at Huntington Grounds in Boston as the Red Sox played a team of American League All-Stars who were recruited for the occasion. Young is seen at the bat about to…
Taken by a fan from the stands at Cy Young Day on August 13, 1908 at Huntington Grounds in Boston as the Red Sox played a team of American League All-Stars who were recruited for the occasion. Young is seen on the mound. For the…
Cy Young at the bat in Spring Training 1911. This photo was likely taken in Hot Springs, Arkansas in February where a conglomeration of Major League players gathered before joining their teams. Note the glove tucked into his waist and his Cleveland sweater. Judging by…
Taken by a fan from the stands at Cy Young Day on August 13, 1908 at Huntington Grounds in Boston as the Red Sox played a team of American League All-Stars who were recruited for the occasion. Young is seen at home plate receiving his…