Contributed by Mr. Hartwell Blanchard through McArthur Public Library
Description
At the turn of the nineteenth century the Biddeford area had a large and active amateur baseball scene, with teams from around York County and Maine competing regularly.
Teams were comprised of men and boys of different ages, and were organized from schools, clubs, employers and even neighborhoods.
This team from Biddeford Pool included (L-R): [Back row] Unknown; Unknown; Ben Young; Geo. Goldthwaite. [Front row] Ralph Goldthwaite, Tristram Goldthwaite, Bob Hussey, Allen Hussey. The little boy, probably the bat boy or mascot, was Web Goldthwaite.
About This Item
- Title: Biddeford Pool ball players, Biddeford, ca. 1910
- Creation Date: circa 1910
- Subject Date: circa 1910
- Location: Biddeford Pool, York County, ME
- Media: Postcard
- Dimensions: 9 cm x 14 cm
- Local Code: BID.POO.051
- Collection: General Postcard Collection
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Baseball--Maine--Biddeford
- Baseball bats--Maine--Biddeford
- Baseball players--Maine--Biddeford
- Athletes--Maine--Biddeford
People
- Goldthwaite, Geo.
- Goldthwaite, Ralph
- Goldthwaite, Tristram
- Goldthwaite, Web
- Hussey, Allen
- Hussey, Bob
- Young, Ben
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McArthur Public LibraryPO Box 346, Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 284-4181
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