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,.

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	Collinsville Indians Baseball Team with "CI" Uniforms	This is a photograph of the Collinsville Indians Men's baseball team. The Team is wearing uniforms with "CI" on their left chest and hats. The Indians were sponsored by John Simond's Tap Room at 217 West Main Street in Collinsville, Illinois. The image is one of two in a series the other is CHM-P-0165. Size: 7" x 4.8125"	Unknown	October 2, 2019
	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
	1953 Collinsville Indians Scorebook	This is the official scorebook for the Collinsville Indians during the 1953 baseball season, it is the "Official Score Book No. 5SB" made by Leacock Sporting Goods Co. the book is spiralized with a black cover. The book was used during the 1949 Collinsville Indians Baseball season for record keeping. Size .37" x 8.25" x 13.125."	1953	October 2, 2019
	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
	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
	African Zulu Cannibal Baseball Team	This is a black and white photograph of an "African Zulu Cannibals" team posing together. 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