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Eddie Mathews Slides into Home
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Eddie Mathews, third baseman for the Milwaukee Braves baseball team, sliding into home plate. Chicago Cubs catcher Cal Neeman is applying the tag as Braves third base coach, Connie Ryan is looking on.
July 7, 1957
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Publication Information
| Creator | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
|---|---|
| Date Created | July 7, 1957 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
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| Call Number | CF 933 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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