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Eddie Mathews at Bat
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Milwaukee Braves third baseman Eddie Mathews swinging away in a game at County Stadium against the Chicago Cubs, June 8, 1959. Mathews hit a solo home run to lead off the third inning on the way to a 9-5 Braves victory.
June 8, 1959
Publication Information
| Date Created | June 8, 1959 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 35mm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Milwaukee journal negatives, circa 1955-circa 1982 |
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| Call Number | PH 3424, 59623, frame 41 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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