1921 Joe Evans: Pioneering Baseball Star of Cleveland

This photograph features Joe Evans, a notable figure in early 20th-century baseball, particularly within the Cleveland, Alabama community. Taken in 1921, the image highlights Evans during a pivotal era when baseball was solidifying its status as America’s pastime. Evans played a significant role in the local baseball scene, and this photograph serves as a snapshot of that time, capturing the spirit of the sport and its players.

Produced by the Bain News Service, this glass negative stands as a testament to the historical documentation efforts of the early 1900s. The Bain News Service was known for its wide-ranging collection of images that chronicled various aspects of American life, including sports. In 2006, the Society for American Baseball Research revised earlier understandings of the image, confirming its details and contributing to a richer narrative surrounding both Evans and the baseball community in Cleveland during his era.