When Cleveland Indian HOF pitcher Addie Joss died in 1911 at the age of 31, an "all star" team was put together to play a benefit game for Joss' widow. Pictured here are some of the greatest players of that era.(Standing): Bobby Wallace, Home Run Baker, Smoky Joe Wood, Walter Johnson, Hal Chase, Clyde Milan, Russ Ford, Eddie Collins. (Seated): Germany Schaefer, Tris Speaker, Sam Crawford, Jim McAleer, Ty Cobb (in a borrowed Cleveland uniform, due to the fact his equipment was stolen while enroute to the game), Gabby Street, Paddy Livingston. |
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