Circa 1900 Cabinet Photo of the Nebraska Indians Barnstorming Baseball Team.
Lot 11. Circa 1900 Cabinet Photo of the Nebraska Indians Barnstorming Baseball Team. The Indians were among the great barnstorming teams of the early 1900s. Established in 1897 by Guy W. Green, a young lawyer and promoter, the team took on town teams across the country. The original team had 12 players, nine Native Americans and three white players. The Indians came primarily form Nebraska schools and the Omaha and Winnebago reservations. The team entertained fans while playing excellent baseball. Through 1914, they won 1,237 games, lost 336 and tied 11. The sepia photo, by Kern Bros. of New York, shows nine players in uniform with “NI” on their jerseys, three other players and a man in the center in a suit, presumed to be Green. The 4 ¼” x 6 ½” photo, including the mount, couldn’t be better. It is sharply focused with strong contrast. Nm photo on an ex mount that has some minor, light stains. The photo represents important chapters in baseball barnstorming and race relations. Current Bid $390.
