1889 Detroit Police Baseball Team

[D. Broughman]

Originally Posted by Joe_G.

My pleasure D., as soon as I found it I was excited to send it your way. That image belongs to the Burton Collection at the Detroit Public Library. You should be able to go and view it in person and see if the original has as much glare as the image I found. If not, you might want to consider paying the Library for a better scan, something you could make a print of and frame.

I plan on going to the library to see it and see if they have any other info on the team. My wife was teasing me about being a kid again when I showed her the photo. My son is a professional photographer and he is going to try and clean it up for me. Thanks again for sending the site. D.

[Scott1soldier]

I'm a Los Angeles Police Officer and Manager of our LAPD Baseball Team. We have been playing competitive baseball dating as far back as 1887 or further. I'm seeking memorabilia, photos, articles, etc. related to LAPD. in the late 1800's we were called the Police Nine. Later we were called LA Police or LAPD. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Our history is precious and great stories about our team are yet to be told! I have articles dating back to 1887, but photos and memorabilia would be the key! Thank you in advance for any assistance.The Police Officers that played back then and now would be honored!

[billyb]

Dynarl and Joe G.,

Way to go, I think I worked with some of those guys....just kidding, not quite that old yet. I am a retired DPD and envy those finds. Joe G. where on earth did you find that photo???

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