1910 Chicago Pitcher Doc White in Action

This photograph features Guy Harris Doc White, a notable pitcher for the Chicago American League, captured in 1910 in Chicago, Illinois. Born in 1879, White was active during a vibrant period for baseball, a time when the sport was solidifying its place in American culture. His career spanned from 1901 to 1917, during which he distinguished himself as a capable left-handed pitcher known for his remarkable control and effectiveness on the mound.

The image serves as a window into the heyday of early 20th-century baseball, specifically in the burgeoning baseball scene of Chicago. The early 1900s were pivotal for the sport, with teams like the Chicago American League Cubs and White Sox drawing enthusiastic crowds. This photograph contributes to our understanding of baseball in Illinois, helping to chronicle the players and the evolution of the game from 1900 to 1920, all of which laid the groundwork for baseball’s prominence in American society.