Biography and portrait of John J. McGraw on plaque
Description:
Closeup of plaque honoring John J. McGraw's 1937 induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Text on plaque reads: "John J. McGraw. Star third baseman of the great Baltimore Orioles, National League champions in the '90's. For 30 years manager of the New York Giants starting in 1902. Under his leadership the Giants won 10 pennants and 3 world championships." Printed on card back: "Base ball was invented in Cooperstown, New York, by Abner Doubleday and first played in this village in 1839. The National Base Ball Museum and Hall of Fame and Doubleday Field are maintained here as a shrine to the national game. Pub. by National Base Ball Museum."
