“Babe Ruth 1965” on the negative sleeve is all I know about these two photos. They were taken at the Capaha Park ball field. You can click on the photos to make them larger.
I hadn’t learned how to deal with big group shots like this yet. Over the years, I learned to say, “If you can’t see me, then I can’t see you.” That helped make sure you could see everybody’s face.
When dealing with boys this age, I’d add one more admonition: “I know every variation of the one-finger salute. If I see any, I won’t bother trying to retouch it out. I’ll just kill the photo and be more than happy to explain why to your coach, your principal and your mother.” I, obviously wasn’t experienced enough yet to deliver that speech to this group.
A closeup view of the trophy shows an American Legion shield on it.
Formal group shot
The boys in the formal shot were a little better behaved.
Other photos of the Capaha field
- Baseball action at Capaha Field
- Recent photos of the field
- A view of the field from Cherry Hill
- Minor League baseball
- Mike Schuette’s Memorial
- Aerial photos of the field in 1966
- 2011 aerial photo of park