John McGraw Watches Travis Jackson in Batting Practice
Description
A slide of a black-and-white photograph of Travis Jackson taking batting practice on the field while John McGraw looks on. The photograph is taken from the first base side while Jackson begins to raise his bat. Jackson is wearing a New York Giants road uniform with socks consistent with the style in the 1931 season. There is also an unnamed catcher crouching behind Jackson. McGraw is standing on the backside of the batting net that is behind and over the unknown catcher and Jackson. Information on the slide reads, "w/ John McGraw"
Player(s)
Jackson, Travis, 1903-1987; McGraw, John, 1873-1934
Team(s)
New York - NL (1883-1957)
League(s)
National League of Professional Baseball Clubs
Picture Date
1931–1931
Subject
Shortstops (Baseball); Hall of famers; Baseball managers; Catchers (Baseball); Batting practice (Baseball)
Source
Unknown
Stadium
Unknown
Location
Unknown
Folder Name / Binder
Slides A-Z: Hor-Jen
Photographer
Unknown
Media Type
Slides (photographs)