1918 Majestic Baseball Portrait of Cleveland Player

This historical photograph features Robert Braggo Roth, a noted baseball player from Cleveland, taken in 1918. Roths career in Major League Baseball spanned several teams, including the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago White Sox. In 1918, he was making his mark as an emerging talent, known for his impressive outfield skills and his ability to hit for power, which made him a player to watch during this period in baseball history.

The image, produced by the Bain News Service, captures not just Roths likeness but also reflects the era of baseball that was characterized by both sportsmanship and the influence of the burgeoning American culture. At the time, Roth was developing his reputation in a sport that was becoming increasingly popular, even amidst the backdrop of World War I. As fans were drawn to the ballparks, players like Roth helped shape the landscape of baseball in a significant way, laying the groundwork for future generations of athletes.