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Baseball Hall of Famers in Richmond from the 1950s
Baseball Hall of Famers in Richmond from the 1950s.
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Brooklyn Dodgers center fielder Gil Hodges (left) watches as teammate Don Newcombe lights a cigarette for Dodgers shortstop Pee Wee Reese. Newcombe was in basic training at Camp Pickett, so Brooklyn came to Richmond to play an exhibition game in honor of Newcombe. At Mooers Field in Richmond, Va. on April 8, 1952.
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Caption: Brooklyn Dodgers center fielder Gil Hodges (left) watches as teammate Don Newcombe lights a cigarette for Dodgers shortstop Pee Wee Reese. Newcombe was in basic training at Camp Pickett, so Brooklyn came to Richmond to play an exhibition game in honor of Newcombe. At Mooers Field in Richmond, Va. on April 8, 1952. Album ID: 1432823 Photo ID: 40755495