Back again with photo and needing help with ID

[cubman1941]

Bump this one more time then quit.

[Chris-Counts]

Here's an article that mentions a bus crash that killed 4 Duluth Dukes in 1948. But I think it's earlier, based on the sun collar. There's a lot of Dukes' history in the article ...

http://mankatotimes.com/2018/07/26/r...kes-of-duluth/

[Chris-Counts]

Here's a photo of three Dukes from 1939. The jersey looks very close. I see rosters are available online for Duluth teams of this era, so maybe that could help.

[cubman1941]

Chris,

Thanks for the two replies. I am saving the article and will research some more on the 1939 Duluth Dukes. I appreciate the help. Maybe get it solved yet.

Jim

Originally Posted by Chris Counts

Here's an article that mentions a bus crash that killed 4 Duluth Dukes in 1948. But I think it's earlier, based on the sun collar. There's a lot of Dukes' history in the article ...

http://mankatotimes.com/2018/07/26/r...kes-of-duluth/

[Chris-Counts]

Those 3 photos look like postcards. I wonder how many are in a set, and does a set exist? That or a team photo from the era would help. Your guy is definitely a Duke, and I would guess around 1940. I would check with a Minnesota collector. I think there's one here on Net54. Check out the long thread in the memorabilia section on Millers/Saints stuff.

[cubman1941]

Chris,

Thanks, I will. I spent a couple hours searching for data on the Duluth Dukes but could only find a picture of Jack Combs.

Thanks again.

Jim

Originally Posted by Chris Counts

Those 3 photos look like postcards. I wonder how many are in a set, and does a set exist? That or a team photo from the era would help. Your guy is definitely a Duke, and I would guess around 1940. I would check with a Minnesota collector. I think there's one here on Net54. Check out the long thread in the memorabilia section on Millers/Saints stuff.

[Duluth Eskimo]

There isn’t a whole lot out there pertaining to the Dukes. I collect it and it is tough to find. The collection I have attached is a very comprehensive photo collection in the Duluth area. They may be able to help, but I wouldn’t get your hopes up. Most of the early programs for the Dukes are very basic with no photos and there are very few of those to be had.

https://libarchive.d.umn.edu/index.p...creator&id=952

[Duluth Eskimo]

Take a look at this link. Wade Stadium was built in 1940 and the team used to play at Athletic Park prior to this. I used to play baseball in Wade Stadium when I was younger and I believe this is probably from Athletic Park which obviously makes it pre 1940. You can see the train tracks in the background and a smaller seating area. Wade also had a brick wall around it which your photo doesn’t appear to include. I’ll see if I have a program from 1939. They were a Cardinals affiliate at that time period.

http://zenithcity.com/archive/parks-...athletic-park/