Catching a ground ball

Title

Catching a ground ball

Description

Sepia-toned image of a man with a baseball glove leaning down to catch a ball. The play is in an open field, and two other men are visible in the distance, as are a number of houses and what could be a covered bridge. Bare hills fill the background of the scene. Baseball had been a popular sport in Oregon since the mid-1860s, and professional teams were fielded as early as the 1890s. Baseball was also played casually by many groups, due to the relatively easy rules and the minimal equipment required.

Date Created

circa 1900s

Medium

photographic prints

Language

English

Identifier

WCMpic_003571

Rights

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Type

Still Image

Collection