Historic 1925 Baseball Game with Military Leaders

This photograph captures General C.P. Summerall and Admiral C.P. Plunkett enjoying a baseball game in 1925. Both men were prominent leaders in the U.S. military, with Summerall serving as the commander of the U.S. Army during World War I and Plunkett holding various important naval positions. The setting underscores how even high-ranking officials participated in leisure activities, reflecting the cultural significance of baseball as America’s pastime during the 1920s.

The image not only highlights the camaraderie between military leaders but also serves as a visual record of the eras social fabric. Baseball games were popular social events at the time, drawing in diverse audiences, from soldiers to civilians. The photograph, produced by the Bain News Service on a glass negative, marks a moment where sport and military life intersected, illustrating a slice of American life in the Roaring Twenties.