1917 Chicago Baseball Star: Fred McMullin Portrait

This glass negative from 1917 captures Fred McMullin, a prominent player known for his time with the Chicago American League baseball team. McMullin, who primarily played as a utility infielder, made significant contributions during a transformative era in baseball, just a few years after the establishment of the American League. The photo was taken by a Bain News Service photographer, a well-known name in American journalism and photography at the time, which adds a layer of authenticity to this historical record.

In 2006 and 2015, the Pictorial History Committee of the Society for American Baseball Research and the Flickr Commons project made corrections to the title and date, ensuring accurate documentation of Mr. McMullins significance in baseball history. His career in the early 20th century highlights not just the evolution of the sport, but also the cultural dynamics presence during the prolific years of professional baseball in America. The careful preservation and correction of these historical images ensure that McMullins legacy within the sport continues to be recognized and appreciated.