1923 Philadelphia Athletics Star Player Portrait

This photograph captures Wid Matthews, a player associated with the Philadelphia Athletics, taken in 1923. Matthews was part of a storied team known for its competitiveness and talent during the early 20th century. In the 1920s, the Athletics were making a name for themselves in American League baseball, boasting several Hall of Fame players. Matthews played primarily as an outfielder and contributed to the team during a period of dynamic baseball history.

The image itself is a glass negative, produced by the Bain News Service, which was known for documenting significant moments and figures of the time. The correction of the title Matthews, Phila-A, 1923 by the Pictorial History Committee of the Society for American Baseball Research in 2006 reflects the ongoing efforts to preserve accurate historical records in sports history. This particular photograph serves as a visual reminder of the eras sportsmanship and the players who contributed to the games legacy.