Wilbert Robinson Dugout photograph

Dateapproximately 1931

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Wilbert Robinson captured standing at the edge of a dugout looking out onto the baseball field. Robinson has a small smile on his face. He is dressed in a suit and is holding a hat in his left hand. His right foot is propped up on the edge of the dugout and his right hand resting on his knee. A newspaper clipping is affixed to the back of the photograph and states, "Deposed manager of the Brooklyn National League Club. He has been at the helm since 1914. Robbie was dropped unanimous vote of the board of directors Friday." Based on the newspaper clipping this photograph was taken in approximately 1931.

Object numberBL-1968-00196-095

Subject Robinson, Wilbert, 1864-1934

Publisher New York Journal-American

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 032 New York Journal-American photographic materials

Dimensions7 x 14 in.

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