Jack Chesbro Pitching photograph

Date1903

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Jack Chesbro pitching for the New York Yankees in a road game uniform. Caption (not shown) reads, "Jack Chesbro, Familiarly known as "Happy Jack," inventor of the famous split ball, the crack pitcher of the New York American League team, and one of the cleverest men that ever fooled a batter when sending 'em over the plate." Based on the uniform, and Chesbro's career, the photograph was taken in 1903.

Object numberBL-1999-03769-078

Subject Chesbro, Jack, 1874-1931

Subject New York Yankees (Baseball team)

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 012 Hall of Famers photographic materials

Dimensions8 x 10 in.

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