Walter Johnson and Rogers Hornsby photograph
Date1933 August
DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Walter Johnson, dressed in a Cleveland Indians road uniform, leaning down and shaking hands with Rogers Hornsby who is in the dugout. The news clipping on the back (not shown) describes the scene: "Walter Johnson (right), new boss of the Cleveland Indians, welcomes Rogers Hornsby, just named manager of the St. Louis Browns to the ranks of American League managers. Just two beginners wishing each other good luck."
Object numberBL-1968-01451-0229
Publisher
New York World-Telegram
Subject
Johnson, Walter, 1887-1946
Subject
Hornsby, Rogers, 1896-1963
Classificationsphotographic materials
Duplicate/Alternate CopyB-1273-63-2|BL-2504-91
Collection NumberBA PHT 001 New York World-Telegram photographic materials
Dimensions10.25 x 7 in.
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