George Sisler Batting photograph

Datebetween 1915 and 1926

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of George Sisler captured in his batting stance after completing his swing. Sisler is looking straight ahead with a large grin on his face. He is holding the baseball bat on the right side of his body. He is dressed in a St. Louis Browns road uniform. A newspaper caption affixed to the back of the photograph (not shown) states, "Newcomer to the Hall of Fame of the National Pastime." Another newspaper caption affixed to the back of the photograph (also not shown) states, "George Sisler, one of the major leagues' greatest batters." Based on Sisler's uniform and his time with the Browns, this photograph was taken between 1915 and 1926.

Object numberBL-1968-04131-0110

Publisher New York Herald Tribune (Firm)

Subject Sisler, George, 1893-1973

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 002 New York Herald Tribune photographic materials

Dimensions3 x 9 in.

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