Available is a very rare and original newspaper sports page that came from an October 16, 1898 Sunday edition of New York Herald newspaper. The page contains an illustration copied from a photograph of the National League Champion Boston Beaneaters baseball team. The famous group portrait showcases 17 team members posed together after narrowly defeating the Baltimore Orioles for the pennant. To the left of the team illustration is a headline with story announcing the close of the 1898 baseball season. The players pictured in this illustration are:
- Frank Selee (Manager, seated in a formal suit)
- Jimmy Collins (Third Baseman / Hall of Famer)
- Billy Hamilton (Outfielder / Hall of Famer)
- Kid Nichols (Pitcher / Hall of Famer)
- Hugh Duffy (Outfielder / Hall of Famer)
- Chick Stahl (Outfielder)
- Marty Bergen (Catcher)
- Herman Long (Shortstop)
- Bobby Lowe (Second Baseman)
- Fred Tenney (First Baseman)
- Ted Lewis (Pitcher)
- Jack Stivetts (Pitcher/Outfielder)
- Fred Lake (Catcher)
- Bob Allen (Shortstop/Infielder)
Condition
This newspaper page is in good condition. However, the page should still be treated as delicate and handled with care upon receipt. This newspaper page originally came from a bound library volume and exhibits typical chipping and paper loss on the edges. Additional minor paper loss could occur during shipment.
Domestic Shipping
The page will be placed in a clear plastic sleeve and gently rolled and inserted into a sturdy cardboard tube. The page will be shipped via Ground Advantage.