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Originally Posted by horzverti
It is 1926 at Cubs Park/Wrigley Field. The Cubs and their fans held a "day" for the popular old Pete Alexander...in support for his off-field problems with alcohol (which came to a head in 1925). On this day in June, Alexander received this new Lincoln auto and some cash. A few days later he was released and the St. Louis Cardinals picked him up. I am not sure why Alexander has a 1925 cap in his hands. Thoughts?Sorry, I don't recognize the other gentleman.
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Maybe he was pretty stewed that day and wore the wrong hat.