![Collinsville Indians Men's Baseball Team Collinsville Indians Men's Baseball Team](https://madison-historical.siue.edu/archive/files/thumbnails/1f596c136fdfd66556ddd7604a0c4a5d.jpg) |
Collinsville Indians Men's Baseball Team |
This is a copy of a black and white photograph of the Collinsville Indians Men's Baseball Team posing for a group photograph. |
1940s |
October 2, 2019 |
![Collinsville Indians Men's Baseball Team in Uniform Collinsville Indians Men's Baseball Team in Uniform](https://madison-historical.siue.edu/archive/files/thumbnails/4aa15718030b016c5ede153784fc23e2.jpg) |
Collinsville Indians Men's Baseball Team in Uniform |
This is a black and white photograph of the Collinsville Indians baseball team, the image is undated but players are labeled and consists of several of the same players from 1945 CHM-P-0158 and 1946 CHM-P-0159. On the back players are listed from left to right Front Row: Lionel Bendel, Elvin 'Flip' Mersinger, Henry 'Hank' Eversman, Pete Perocca, Ernie Doctor, John Crooks, Clyde Doctor, John Simond (Sponsor), Back Row: Walter Kohlman, Rene 'Red' Lochman, Louis Molinar, Melvin 'Butts' Richter, WIlbur Richter, Jim Smith, Gus Soehlke. |
1940s |
October 2, 2019 |
![Collinsville Indians Scorebook for the 1949 and 1954 Seasons Collinsville Indians Scorebook for the 1949 and 1954 Seasons](https://madison-historical.siue.edu/archive/files/thumbnails/75bfd45e8f416c77103a34d1a27d813d.jpg) |
Collinsville Indians Scorebook for the 1949 and 1954 Seasons |
Simplified Baseball Score Book No. 1 made by C.S. Peterson's Scoremaster. the book is spiralized with a dark maroon colored board cover. The book was used during both the 1949 and 1954 Collinsville Indians Baseball seasons for record keeping. A.G. Spalding & Bros. advertisements occur throughout the book. Size .25" x 9.62" x 13.5." |
1949 |
October 2, 2019 |
![First Baseball Field in Maryville, Illinois First Baseball Field in Maryville, Illinois](https://madison-historical.siue.edu/archive/files/thumbnails/4686c7cf96c25b09cdbdb3794a328568.jpg) |
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 |
![Five African Zulu Cannibal Baseball Players Five African Zulu Cannibal Baseball Players](https://madison-historical.siue.edu/archive/files/thumbnails/81d14dd6bb55d1bddb589871e82fded0.jpg) |
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 |
![Half of the African Zulu Cannibals Baseball Team Half of the African Zulu Cannibals Baseball Team](https://madison-historical.siue.edu/archive/files/thumbnails/d59fe5623ce86638d0449aae46416198.jpg) |
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 |
![Handbill for the Southwestern Illinois Inter-City Baseball League 1955 Season Handbill for the Southwestern Illinois Inter-City Baseball League 1955 Season](https://madison-historical.siue.edu/archive/files/thumbnails/43852137ac0af8e94602ad679b1eebcd.jpg) |
Handbill for the Southwestern Illinois Inter-City Baseball League 1955 Season |
This is a tri-fold pamphlet for the Southwestern Illinois inter-City Baseball League 1955 season. One side of the pamphlet is a glossy silver with black ink text, while the other side is white with black text ink. The bill includes the schedule, advertisements for supporting local businesses , board members, graduates who played Major League Baseball, a list of game locations, and a list of how the standings and final cup selection works. The pamphlet also features information on celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Southwester Illinois Inter-City Baseball league. Size unfolded: 11" x 8.75" |
1955 |
October 2, 2019 |
![John Brusatti in Maryville Baseball Uniform John Brusatti in Maryville Baseball Uniform](https://madison-historical.siue.edu/archive/files/thumbnails/cf424dd755f555ab9c1595c47a9fd133.jpg) |
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 |
![John Drost in Uniform at Bat John Drost in Uniform at Bat](https://madison-historical.siue.edu/archive/files/thumbnails/9627b515eab7659be118fbbb4c91dd3e.jpg) |
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 |
![Kenneth "Obie" Oberkfell at Ready Stance in St. Louis Cardinals Uniform Kenneth "Obie" Oberkfell at Ready Stance in St. Louis Cardinals Uniform](https://madison-historical.siue.edu/archive/files/thumbnails/8f18531e93e2f081288160a10ae00328.jpg) |
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 |