It does seem that the pic dates to 1900, at least if the player IDs and locale are stated correctly. The Pirates held Spring Training in Hot Springs, Arkansas in 1902, but Thomasville in 1900. Either way, it's too bad there's no Honus Wagner in the group shot (I'm no facial recognition expert, but I'll bet a day's pay that the unknown subject ain't him) 
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