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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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Media ID 12408656
1909 Baseball Climbing Detroit Tigers Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Spectator Telegraph Pole Telephone Pole Weird World Series
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Relive the nostalgia of America's favorite pastime with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the iconic image of Baseball: Spectators, 1909. Witness the unique perspective of spectators perched on a utility pole, capturing the excitement of the World Series game between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates. This vintage photograph, sourced from Granger Art on Demand, brings history to life in the palm of your hands. Perfect for coffee or tea, this sturdy mug is a must-have for baseball fans and history enthusiasts alike.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
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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