Honus Wagner photograph

Datecirca 1928

DescriptionA black-and-white, waist length, photograph of Honus Wagner wearing a three piece pinstripe suit. In the background appears to be a vehicle. The caption on the back of the photograph (not shown) states, "Wagner at bat in game for sheriff. Hans (Honus) Wagner, hero of many a game for the Pittsburgh Pirates is running for Sheriff of Allegheny Pa. on the Republican ticket. He is counting on the solid baseball vote of the city, both players and fans." Wagner ran for Sheriff is 1928, this photograph was most likely taken during this period.

Object numberBL-1968-01451-0865

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer P. & A. Photo

Publisher New York World-Telegram

Subject Wagner, Honus, 1874-1955

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Duplicate/Alternate CopyBL-10194-89

Collection NumberBA PHT 001 New York World-Telegram photographic materials

Dimensions6 x 8 in.

Copyrighthttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/

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