Biography and portrait of Albert Goodwill Spalding on plaque
Description:
Closeup of plaque honoring Albert Goodwill Spalding's 1939 induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Text on plaque reads: "Albert Goodwill Spalding. Organization genius of baseball's pioneer days. Star pitcher of Forest City Club in late 1860's, 4-year champion Bostons 1871-1875 and manager-pitcher of champion Chicagos in National League's first year. Chicago president for 10 years. Organizer of baseball's first round-the-world tour in 1888." 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."
