Casey Stengel Escorted Off Field by Police
Description
A slide of a black-and-white photograph of Casey Stengel being escorted from the field by police officers at the Baker Bowl. It is a full-body photograph of Stengel walking towards the left side of the photograph with a policeman on each side. One policeman holds his right wrist, and the other holds his left elbow. They escort him off the field after starting a fight with Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Lefty Weinert. He is wearing a 1923 New York Giants road uniform. Giants, Phillies, and police officers stand in the background. Information on the slide reads "action".
Player(s)
Stengel, Casey, 1890-1975
Team(s)
New York - NL (1883-1957); Philadelphia - NL (1883-)
League(s)
National League of Professional Baseball Clubs
Picture Date
May 7, 1923
Subject
Hall of famers; Outfielders (Baseball); Police
Source
Unknown
Stadium
Baker Bowl
Location
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Folder Name / Binder
Slides A-Z: Sin-Ste
Photographer
Unknown
Media Type
Slides (photographs)