First Colored World Series
Opening game October 11, 1924
Kansas City, MO
Group portrait of players from the Monarchs and the Hilldale baseball teams in front of grandstands filled with spectators before the opening game in Kansas City of the 1924 World Series. This was the opening game for the two games played in Kansas City, though it is Game #5 in the series overall.
Opening game October 11, 1924
Kansas City, MO
Group portrait of players from the Monarchs and the Hilldale baseball teams in front of grandstands filled with spectators before the opening game in Kansas City of the 1924 World Series. This was the opening game for the two games played in Kansas City, though it is Game #5 in the series overall.
Includes Hall of Fame players, William “Judy” Johnson, Wilber “Bullet” Rogan, Jose, Mendez, Owners J.L. Wilkerson, Andrew “Rube” Foster, and others. The photograph was taken at the stadium on 22nd and Brooklyn which was later named Municipal Stadium.
Participant's names are handwritten on the photo.
Proudly display this piece of history just in time for the 100th anniversary this year.
Beautifully framed and matted, 39" x 15"
$455 - 28 bids
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Donated By:
Phil and Kerry Dixon