June Pickup Thread

[william_9]

Cap River sounds like it could be the fishing destination.

[David Atkatz]

I agree with Jodi--that's not Wagner's handwriting.

[bobbvc]

My understanding is that it came from Wagner's Grand daughter. The Wagner name looks like very late period "Honus Wagner" signatures. Cap was his pet name for Fred Clarke, the manager he spent nearly his entire career playing for.
My guess is that with the last name he is just referring to the river man, probably a local who helped them find the good fishing spot. (which they obviously found)
The photo and writing are pretty consistent with other examples I've seen of a very old Wagner documenting his life and friends for posterity. The writing with pen probably occurred in the late 40's or 50's. I do have some similar photos that came from his estate with similar writing. I will check when I get access to them and post later on this board if there is any interest.This one came on it's own.