Bluffs and Piasa Bird, 2016

Inter-City Baseball League (36 total)

This collection contains photographs, scorebooks, and a handbill of the Inter-City Baseball League in the Metro-East. These items primarily relate to the Collinsville team: the Collinsville Indians. The photographs were digitized at the Collinsville Historical Museum and copies were donated to Madison Historical,.

  • Collection: Inter-City Baseball League
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Poster Advertising "African Zulu Cannibals" vs. Collinsville Indians This is a large cardstock laminated poster advertising the "African Zulu Canibals" vs. "Collinsville Indians" baseball game held on Memorial Day. The African Zulus were an all African American baseball team that traveled around the country playing other interurban baseball teams. The Collinsville Indians played the Zulu's in 1949 at the Collinsville High School. May 30, 1949 October 2, 2019
Collinsville Indians Baseball Player at Bat With African Zulu Catcher and Umpire This is a black and white image of an unidentified "Collinsville Indians" baseball player, an unidentified "African Zulu Cannibals" catcher, and the umpire. In the background an automobilie, building and group of spectators are present. The African Zulus were an all African American baseball team that traveled around the country playing local teams. The Collinsville Indians played the Zulu's in 1949 at the Collinsville High School. May 30, 1949 October 2, 2019
Half of the African Zulu Cannibals Baseball Team This is a black and white group photograph of half the "African Zulu Cannibals" baseball team. The image cuts the other half of the team off and is blurred. The African Zulus were an all African American baseball team that traveled around the country playing local teams. The Collinsville Indians played the Zulu's in 1949 at the Collinsville High School. Size: 8" x 10" May 30, 1949 October 2, 2019
African Zulu Cannibal Baseball Player With Glove Up This is a black and white photograph of an unidentifed "African Zulu Cannibals" baseball player in a baseball field. The player is in the ready position, squatting with his glove in hand. There is a large building, potentially the Collinsivlle High School, and spectators in the stands in the background. The Collinsville Indians played the Zulu Cannibals in 1949 at the Collinsville High Schools baseball field. May 30, 1949 October 2, 2019
Five African Zulu Cannibal Baseball Players This is a black and white photograph of five unidentified "African Zulu Cannibals" baseball players posing for a photograph, with a baseball glove and bottle of alcohol. The Collinsville Indians played the Zulu Cannibals in 1949 at the Collinsville High Schools baseball field. May 30, 1949 October 2, 2019
Baseball Player Posing to Field a Ball This is a copy of a sepia photograph of an unidentified baseball player on a baseball diamond. He is not in uniform and is bent over with a glow in hand. A second unidentified person is behind him in the outfield. 1940s October 2, 2019
Collinsville Indians Baseball Player Swinging at Bat This is a black and white action shot of a Collinsville Indians baseball team player swinging at bat. The Catcher is behind him with a crowd of spectators in the background. This is the second shot in a series CHM-P-151 1940s October 2, 2019
Collinsville Indians Baseball Player at Bat This is a Black and White photograph of an a Collinsville Indians Baseball Player at bat with a catcher of the opposing team behind him. This is the first of a series of two images, the other is CHM-P-152. Size: 4" x 6" 1940s October 2, 2019
Collinsville Indians Baseball Player Fielding ball This is a black and white photograph of a Collinsville Indians Baseball Player catching a ground ball with glove in hand. Size: 3.25" x 4.625" 1940s October 2, 2019
Collinsville Indians Baseball Player This is a black and white photograph of an a Collinsville Indians Baseball Player at first base with glove and baseball in his hand. he Scoreboard can be seen behind the player with a group of children sitting in front of it. The image was taken at the game with the "African Zulu Cannibals." The Zulu's were an all African American Baseball team. On May 30, 1949 the Collinsville Indians played the Zulu Cannibals at the Collinsville High School. Size: 4" x 6.25" May 30, 1949 October 2, 2019