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Originally Posted by Big Six
I've done a little reseach to learn more about this game. It seems to have served two purposes; first a collection of players who had a history with the city of Boston and second, perhaps more importantly, as a tribute or fund raiser for Lou Criger (Cy Young's personal catcher and member of the 1903 World Champion Red Sox) who couldn't participate due to his living in Arizona and bout with tuberculosis. Does anyone know any thing else about this game??? There is a really cool panoramic of the players there that day that apparently is worth a few bucks...see below for one that previously sold at auction. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi Matt,
Neat photo! When I attended a baseball game a few years ago I stopped by a kiosk that was occupied by the Boston Public Library. They were selling some beautiful black and white photos of different vintage events that occured at Fenway Park. I purchased a great shot that perhaps was from the same game. My photo has Lefty Grove, Joe Wood, Cy Young and I believe Walter Johnson.
Does your photo have all of the players that I mentioned in it?
The Boston Public Library might be able to provide additional info on your game if you do some digging.....