BASEBALL: SPECTATORS, 1909. Spectators on a utility pole at a World Series game

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BASEBALL: SPECTATORS, 1909. Spectators on a utility pole at a World Series game

BASEBALL: SPECTATORS, 1909.
Spectators on a utility pole at a World Series game between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photograph, 1909

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1909 Baseball Climbing Detroit Tigers Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Spectator Telegraph Pole Telephone Pole Weird World Series

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Captured in sepia tones, this intriguing photograph from 1909 transports us back to a World Series game between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The image showcases an extraordinary sight - spectators perched precariously on a utility pole, their enthusiasm for baseball defying gravity. These daring men of the early 20th century found an unconventional vantage point to witness America's favorite pastime. The turn of the century brought about many peculiarities, but this snapshot truly stands out as one of the weirdest spectacles ever witnessed at a sporting event. With determination etched on their faces, these brave souls risked it all to catch a glimpse of the action unfolding below them. Clinging onto telegraph poles and telephone wires with seemingly no regard for personal safety, they became part of baseball history themselves. As we gaze upon this remarkable print today, we are reminded not only of our enduring love affair with sports but also of the lengths people will go to experience that thrill firsthand. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and audacity in seeking unique perspectives amidst ordinary settings. This piece is more than just a photograph; it encapsulates an era when passion knew no bounds and captures our imagination even over a century later.

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