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Old 04-03-2017, 08:08 PM   #30655
dennis_keith
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Originally Posted by FatJack View Post
This is a larger version of the image posted by Sir Lurksalot here in 2012 (at least I think its larger). The stand alone is 150% of original size.

Found it on Pinterest, but the source is the Boston Public Library, apparently. The full shot (L to R) features Dusty Cooke, Doc Farrell, Gordon Rhodes, Babe Ruth, Hank Johnson, George Pipgras, and Bill Werber (former Yankees teammates of the Babe).

It's not from a game since the stands are nearly empty, so was this just a photo opp. or was this taken at a practice. Why is The Babe wearing a uniform that reads "Braves" across the chest while the other players' uniforms all read 'Boston'?
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