Al Simmons Batting photograph
Date1929 or 1930
DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Al Simmons, dressed in a Philadelphia Athletics road uniform, batting. Simmons is captured having just completed his swing, with his bat behind his left shoulder. Based on his location on the field, it appears to be a practice swing. An unidentified stadium is in the background. Based on the styling of the uniform, Simmons' time with the Athletics, and the stamp on the back of the image (not shown), the photograph was taken in 1929 or 1930.
Object numberBL-1968-01451-0798
Photographer
Conlon, Charles Martin, 1868-1945
Publisher
New York World-Telegram
Subject
Simmons, Al, 1902-1956
Classificationsphotographic materials
Collection NumberBA PHT 001 New York World-Telegram photographic materials
Dimensions9 x 6.5 in.
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