1921 New York AL Baseball Star in Action

This historical photograph features Elmer Miller, a baseball player who played in Major League Baseball with the New York AL team in 1921. Captured by a Bain News Service photographer, the image is a representation of early 20th-century sports journalism, and it provides a glimpse into the era when baseball was rapidly becoming America’s favorite pastime. Millers career in the major leagues, though brief, contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history and highlights the players who helped shape the game.

In 2006, the Pictorial History Committee of the Society for American Baseball Research corrected the title and date of this photograph, ensuring that Miller’s contributions to the sport are accurately remembered. Photographs from this time, particularly those taken by the Bain News Service, are invaluable. They not only preserve the likenesses of important figures like Miller but also reflect the societal impact of baseball as it was growing in popularity during the roaring twenties.