Ryan- that back cover illustration appears to be based on the October 14, 1882 Harper's Woodcut of the Chicago White Stockings, although the artist took some liberties, which included removing mustaches from some of the players and shifting some players around. The one seated in the center is Anson, and the other player with the vertical striped jacket appears to be Kelly, although he occupies a different position in the back row of the Harper's. Clearly, the artist who drew this picture did not recreate a precise rendition of the players' faces.
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