Kansas City Monarchs at Natatorium Park

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Photograph of the Kansas City Monarchs baseball team at Natatorium Park in Spokane, Washington. The franchise was organized in 1920 and located in Kansas City, Missouri. It became the longest running Negro League team in the United States before disbanding in 1965. The players have been identified by their respected rows. Back row: left to right; Frank Duncan, Sr., Andy Cooper, Charles "Hooks" Beverly, Chet Brewer, Sam Crawford, John Donaldson, George Giles, T.J. Young. Front row: left to right; Eddie Dwight, Newt Allen, Wilber "Bullet" Rogan, Hurley McNair, and Newt Joseph.

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Date: 
July 4th 1934
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Modern Location: 
Spokane, WA
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Collection Title, Call or Box Number: 
GV 65 1.1934 *2
Digital Object Identifier: 
KHS-222352-0001
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