Looking Up to Irene Sanvitis (Ruhnke).

2007.57.29 96 dpi watermarked.jpg

Title

Looking Up to Irene Sanvitis (Ruhnke).

Description

Born March 30, 1920 and hailing from Chicago, Irene Sanvitis "Ruhnke Dunk" (Ruhnke) was a right-hander who played utility outfield, second base, and third base for the Rockford Peaches from 1943 to '44 and again in 1947. This photograph looks up at the smiling ball-player with stadium lights visible in the background. Irene passed away on July 13, 1999.

Date

1943-08-26

Rights

Midway Village Museum

Format

jpeg

Type

Still Image

Identifier

2007.57.29

Original Format

Photograph

Physical Dimensions

4" x 4"

Citation

“Looking Up to Irene Sanvitis (Ruhnke).,” Midway Village Museum - Digital Collections, accessed April 26, 2024, https://midwayvillagemuseumdigitalcollections.omeka.net/items/show/2179.