but here is the pleasant surprise that was revealed upon examination. I applied a strong LED light to backlight the photo, and what appears but a FEB 1912 date stamp visible on the reverse of the photo in the socks area before it was adhered to the mount. There is also the name "Joe Jackson" written across the chest on the reverse. As spring training 1912 did not start until March my best guess this photo was taken during the 1911 season. Sometimes curiosity has its benefits.
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