Can Somebody Help With This Photo

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Posted By: PC

It's a "loving cup" presentation, involving someone in either the White Sox or Red Sox organization, between the years 1910-1914 (the years Lord and Walsh were on the White Sox, and Carrigan was on the Red Sox -- they are all definitely in the picture). Probably taken shortly before the actual presentation, since everyone appears to be looking around and waiting for something to happen.

Here is a photo of a similar presentation to a Yankees manager in 1912. Note the wreaths, and the presence of representatives from both teams:


I think if you can identify the guy in the middle, then you've got it.

Given the White Sox away uniform and the Boston bat boy, this presentation took place in Boston with the recipient being someone from the Red Sox organization. Probably someone who recently retired. I ruled out Hugh Duffy, who's last year managing the White Sox was in 1911, because he's not Boston (and that isn't him anyway). It could be Patsy Donovan, who's last year managing the Red Sox was also 1911. If it's Donovan, I'd say the photo is 1912.

It might also be Jimmy Collins. He's a HOFer and managed the Red Sox before Donovan -- here's a picture:


Billy Sunday bears a resemblance, but I believe he would be too old at the time of that picture.

And obvious question -- where's the trophy? Probably about to arrive ...