What Happened To A Bronze Memorial Plaque To Christy Mathewson?
It’s an historical artifact that seems quite self-explanatory.
Yet, when I first encountered this photograph there was no slug on the back explaining the setting or other identifiers.
A general internet search did not provide any clues. And proving once again that AI is worthless on millions of situations, Google was only able to transcribe words on the memorial which did not need transcribing as they are quite legible.
My assumption was that this bronze memorial plaque was once located at Christy Mathewson’s home field: The Polo Grounds of the New York Giants. If so what became of this memorial? Surely it would be preserved somewhere after the demolition of the Polo Grounds in 1964.
This is why you can never assume. I was completely wrong. Continue reading









