Previously Unknown 1914 Federal League Photo
Hi Guys. I have had this photo from a former players estate for about a year and always assumed it was a Western League photo. I was doing some research today and double checked the date and discovered this player was not in the Western League in 1914 (the date on the back) but was in the Federal League. I looked up the game date and saw it matched and then noticed the little scoreboard on the outfield wall and sure enough, it matched up perfectly. So....
This is a photo of the opening weekend of the "new" Federal League. It is an action photo of a game between the Kansas City Packers and the Chicago Chi-Feds on April 19, 1914. I dont know of any other photos of Gordon & Koppel Field in Kansas City, but when you think of the Federal League you think of Wrigley and these beautiful stadiums, but this was NOT one of those.
Anyways, I thought you guys might like to look at this rare image from the genesis of the Federal League.
Rhys Yeakley
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