Previously Unknown 1914 Federal League Photo

[bmarlowe1]

There are 2 really bad quality photos of Gordon & Koppell Field in Marc Okkonen's "The Federal League of 1914-1915." He says that "they may be the only existing photographic view of Gordon & Koppell field."

One photo clearly shows that, at least on the right field side, the seating extended well past the grandstand roof deep into the outfield. The left field line area is just too fuzzy to see if it matches Rhys's photo where the left field line seating does not extend very far beyond the roofline.

The second photo is a very wide panorama, also of poor quality, but in that one you can see that seating does extend only somewhat beyond the roof-line down the left field line - similar to Rhys's photo.

Also - the 1914 KC home uniforms are unknown (the road unis are listed).

Rhys - can you post a magnifcation of the scoreboard and perhaps the KC pitcher and Chi player near 3rd base?

[cardguru67]

Anybody know a good place to buy more vintage photos like this?

[drc]

Legendary Auctions has lots of photos in their current auction, and Lelands usually has lots too.

[thekingofclout]

Well done Rhys.

[slidekellyslide]

Very nice Rhys! Great detective work.

[jimthorpe]

Great research Rhys.

Congrats

Mike McKee

[perezfan]

Great stuff Rhys! I believe the "K C" is definitely there, as those can't be the same shadows on all 3 players shirts.

Thanks for posting this!

[KansasCityYeti]

Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!

Rhys

Great photo.

We have a few Federal League player photos. They are hard to find
In the last Legendary auction there was a photo of all the Federal League team owners. We left a generous bid, but somebody topped us

Good luck. Let us know if you discover any other photos.

Best


Bruce

[sox1903wschamp]

Very very nice photo. Thanks for posting.

[KansasCityYeti]

I think it had the same configuration as the later Municipal Stadium, so the left side of the stands is short while the right side may extend all the way to the outfield. Plus, Brush Creek is right up against the left field fence which caused flood damage to the fence later on. Stupid choice of a spot, but it may not have been as much of a small hobo park as is insinuated with this much appreciated pic. Do you realize this could be a photo of the 1st major league game in 20th century Kansas City? 1880's KC Cowboys were the first pro team.