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A group of 16 young men pose for this photograph in a park-like setting. Some members are seated on benches and several are holding their baseball gloves and bats. Rockford had a very active interest in baseball beginning in the 1860s. Albert…

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Fifteen men pose in front of a hanging tarp for this baseball team photograph, which may have been taken at the same time as photos 88.122.682, 88.122.684, and 88.122.723.

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Over twenty-five men sit in a grassy open area, some with baseball gloves, bats, and balls, ready to play. Baseball was a popular recreational and competitive sport in Rockford and Northern Illinois starting in the 1860s. It is unclear where this…

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Over twenty-five men sit in a grassy open area, some with baseball gloves, bats, and balls, ready to play. Baseball was a popular recreational and competitive sport in Rockford and Northern Illinois starting in the 1860s. It is unclear where this…

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Over forty men and women sit in a grassy open area, some with baseball gloves, bats, and balls, ready to play. Baseball was a popular recreational and competitive sport in Rockford and Northern Illinois starting in the 1860s. It is unclear where…

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Over twenty-five men sit in a grassy open area, some with baseball gloves, bats, and balls, ready to play. Baseball was a popular recreational and competitive sport in Rockford and Northern Illinois beginning in the 1860s. It is unclear where this…

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Black and white photograph of three Elco Tool and Screw employees posing with a baseball and their gloves. Each individual is wearing athletic gear, so it is believed that they had just finished (and possibly won) a baseball game. The player's names…

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Group of men in striped shirts with baseball gloves. A military officer, Captain Cyril J. Ballam sits at the left. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.

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The Camp Grant Baseball team playing at an unidentified location.

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Kids playing baseball with a crowd behind the backstop. Believed to be related to Camp Grant activities during World War II.

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Captain Cyril J. Ballam, dressed in military uniform, stands with baseball team the Browns. The team may have been affiliated with Camp Grant.

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An unidentified man in military uniform stands in a field with a baseball glove. Believed to be related to Camp Grant.

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A baseball player in a Browns jersey stands at the plate to bat with a catcher behind him. The Browns were likely a St.Louis team affiliated with the Army's Granite City Depot of Engineering.

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1916 Ingersoll Milling Machine Company Baseball team. Standing in back row: Rubin Trank, Harry Green, Charlie Doctor, Homer Karr, unknown. Kneeling in front: Allie Johnson, Tony Boggy, Earl Hanson, Wilbur Shedd, unknown.

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Ingersoll Milling Machine Company Foreman's picnic July 2, 1919. The picnic is in an unidentified riverside location. Several cars are parked in the grass in the background. Some men appear to be wearing baseball gloves and playing catch.

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Ingersoll Milling Machine Company Foreman's picnic July 2, 1919. The picnic is in an unidentified riverside location. A group of men appear to be playing a game, possibly baseball.

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Ingersoll Milling Machine Company picnic at Latham Park. A group of employees and their family members pose for a picture. Several men are wearing Ingersoll baseball uniforms. A first aid tent is visible in the background.

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The Ingersoll Milling Machine Company baseball team poses in their uniforms.

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Barbour Playground baseball diamond, September1976.

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Photo of a group of doctors and lawyers who played a game of baseball in 1887.

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Photo of the Morris Printing Company baseball team in the late 19th century.

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Photo of a group of men known as The Beefsteak Club. Men in the Photo include, O.J. Rugg, Russell Chapman, Burr, and Charles Barnes.

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Portrait of Hal Carlson in his Chicago Cubs uniform.

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Publicity Photo of Hal Carlson in his Pittsburgh Pirates uniform.

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Photo of Hal Carlson throwing a baseball in front of a crowd, as another baseball player sits behind him.

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Photo of Hal Carlson in street clothes. 1920s.

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Photo of the Harlem Baseball Team relaxing on the grass. 1920s.

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Photo of a road or parking lot with several men, cars, and trolleys. The caption on the back reads, "Rockford 3I Ball Park-Now Beyer Stadium 15th Ave + Seminary St.-in the 1920s."

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Photo of a road or parking lot with several men, cars, and trolleys. The caption on the back reads, " 3I Ball Park-15th Ave."

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Photo looking over trolleys, men and across a field. The back caption reads, " 3I Ball Park-15th Ave Rockford, ILL - Buckbee Seed Co. in distance."

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Photo of a baseball game at Beyer Stadium. The back caption reads, "Ball Park 15th Ave-(Beyer Stadium) 3I League (Iowa, Ill, Ind)."

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Photo of men playing baseball at Beyer Stadium. The back caption reads, "Rockford 3I Baseball Diamond-Now Beyer Stadium 15th Ave Rockford ILL."

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Photo of the 3I (Iowa, Indiana, Illinois) Rockford League 1902 champions. The men pictured are the following: Bufka, Lippert, Buelow, Beedles, Owens, Kruger, Thiery, Morrisey, Hugh Nicol, Henry Hines, Stark, and Pattison.

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Photo of the Rockford Gophers Baseball Team from 1912-1915.

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Photo of the 1904 Rockford High School baseball team. The caption reads, "1904 champs."

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Photo of the Camp Grant Baseball Team from the 1940s. The men's uniforms read, "Grant" across the front. Gilbert Johnson is pictured.

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Photo of an unidentified baseball team. Caption in the lower right corner reads, "Photo by Moe."

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Photo of an unidentifed baseball team, wearing uniforms with "R" initial.

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Publicity Photo of Philadelphia Phillies baseball team, early 20th century.

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Photo of the Rockford Rox baseball team, an affiliate team of the Cincinnati Reds.

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Photo of Rockford baseball players in the 1940s.

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Photo of the Barber Colman Baseball Team in the early 20th century.

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Photo of the Barber Colman Baseball Team in the early 20th century.

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Photo of the Barber Colman Baseball Team in 1918.

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Photo of a group of young boys and is labeled as, "1936 Lincoln Park School Ball Team."

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Photo of a group of young boys and is labeled as, "Lincoln Park School Varsity Baseball 1948." The caption on the back reads, "Bob Bushaw's class of 1948."

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Photo of a group of young boys and is labeled as, "Lincoln Park School Pony Baseball 1948."

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Photo of the YMCA Baseball Team with Coach Hallie Hotelling.
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