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Maryville Baseball Pitcher Laying on Field This is a black and white photograph of a Maryville Baseball team the front of the photograph is labeled "Tired Pitcher - Mane K. Teddie." The player is wearing the origianl black Maryville Cardinals Baseball Team Uniform. circa 1920s - 1930s November 13, 2019
Maryville "Whose Only Industry is Baseball" Professional and Minor League Baseball Players Sign This is a color photograph of a sign listing the names and teams of all of the baseball players from Maryville, Illinois who went on to play professional and minor league baseball. The sign reads "Maryville 'Whose Only Industry is Baseball'" Listing "Professional Players Robert 'Bob" Boken - Wash., Chi. A.L., John Brussatti - Omaha, West. L., John 'Buster' Lucas - Boston. A.L.., Walt. Schuerbaum - Sprgfld.Mo. West. Assoc., Al Krupski - Martinsville. VA. Bi State L., Mike Semanisin - Norfolk. Neb. Neb State L., John Drost-Sioux Falls S.D. Neb. State L., Dwain Sloat - Brooklyn NY. Chi. Ill. Natl L., Joe Garnero - Mayfied Ky. Kitty League, Loyd Zarr - Belleville, Ill State L." circa 1980s November 13, 2019
Labeled Team Photograh of the Collinsville Kahoks Baseball Team This is a black and white photograph of the Collinsville Kahoks baseball team the Collinsville, Il High School team. The players are listed across the bottom of the image and are listed from left to right. "Back Row: Coach LW Fletcher, Komeshak, S. Kacensky, Gillespey, Richter, Sommerfeidt, Zarr, Thomas, Bd Member" "Kneeling: Schwier, Perucca, Oberta, Neptune Molinar, Garnero, Eversman, M. Kaeensky" "Front Row: Managers Marchianando, Nichols, Gavillet, Jones." circa 1950s November 13, 2019
Kenneth "Obie" Oberkfell at Ready Stance in St. Louis Cardinals Uniform This is a black and white photograph of Kenneth Raymond Oberkfell at ready stance on baseball field while wearing St. Louis Cardinals Uniform. Oberkfell played for six different professional baseball teams from 1977 to 1992. He played both third and second base. Oberkfell worked in the Minor Leagues as a coach. When Oberkfell entered the Major Leagues in August 1977 he played for the St. Louis Cardinals. circa 1970s November 13, 2019
John Drost in Uniform at Bat This is a black and white photograph of John Drost at bat in his Norfolk uniform. Drost played as a third baseman in the Minor Leagues from 1932 to 1934 on the Norfolk team and Sioux Falls in 1934. circa 1930s November 13, 2019
John Brusatti in Maryville Baseball Uniform This is a black and white photograph of John Brusatti of Maryville, Illinois in his Maryville baseball uniform. circa 1930s November 13, 2019
Herman Shaw Oral History Interview In this oral history interview, Herman Shaw describes his experiences with segregation and racial adversity throughout his life, both in his community and throughout his travels. He describes his experience as a young boy growing up in Missouri during the Great Depression and World War II. He then discusses his life after moving to Edwardsville in 1944 and how things have changed in that community over time. He describes how his education, his participation in sports, his service in the military, and key people in his life have influenced him. He also discusses his work at the Alton State Hospital, at University City High School, and his volunteer work with the Human Relations Commission in Edwardsville. February 12, 2018 April 18, 2018
Glen Carbon Men's Baseball Team       Glen Carbon Men's Baseball Team: Back Row From Left to Right: 1. Herman Hennings Pitcher, 2. Alex Marshall, 3. Arch Evan 3B, 4. Charles L. Henry Manager, 5. John Schuller Left Field, 6. Frank Kribicek Center Field, 7. William Liebe 1B. Bottom Row from Left to Right: 1. Eldon Miller Right Field, 2. Joe Veno Captain, 3. Pete Wickman Catcher, 4. Ray Miller Short Stop. Donated October 1988 December 8, 2016
George Musso and Jack Buck This photograph is of George Musso and Jack Buck sitting together at a dining table. Unknown September 16, 2017
First Baseball Field in Maryville, Illinois This is a black and white image of the first baseball field in Maryville, Illinois. The field was at the corner of Parkview Drive (also known as Chinatown Road) and East Main Street. circa 1930s November 13, 2019