George Watkins with Bat digital image

Datebetween 1930 and 1931

DescriptionA black-and-white digital image of George Watkins captured in profile practicing his batting swing on the sideline of the baseball field. Watkins is looking over his left shoulder with a serious expression as he completes his swing and holds the bat on his right side. Watkins is dressed in the St. Louis Cardinals home uniform. Sportsman's Park stadium is visible in the background. Based on Watkins' uniform and his time with the St. Louis Cardinals this digital image was taken between 1930 and 1931.

Object numberBL-2018-00500-7695

Photographer Conlon, Charles Martin, 1868-1945

Subject Watkins, George, 1900-1970

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 010 Charles Conlon photographic materials

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