Spectators watch hitter #26 Lefty O'Doul (March 4, 1897 - December 7, 1969) at home plate during a baseball game in progress at Gilmore Field and Hollywood Ball Park. Lefty, a San Francisco native, began his career as a batter who was also an extraordinarily successful manager in the minor leagues. In addition, he was a vital figure in the establishment of professional baseball in Japan. At the time this photo was taken, Lefty saerved as both a player for the San Francisco Seals' and the team's manager. A radio announcer is standing at his microphone, just to the left of the catcher.
O'Doul, Lefty Hollywood Stars (Baseball team) Gilmore Field (Fairfax, Los Angeles, Calif.) Hollywood Ball Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Baseball--California--Los Angeles Baseball players--United States Baseball fans--California--Los Angeles Stadiums--California--Los Angeles Fairfax (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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