William Watson Clark scrapbook
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One scrapbook documenting the career of William Watson Clark as a pitcher for the Brooklyn Robins, Brooklyn Dodgers, and New York Giants. Items date from circa 1928 to 1938. Items in the scrapbook include clippings, tickets to Ebbets Field, baseball cards, and other ephemera. The scrapbook was compiled by Watson's wife.
Biographical Note
William Watson Clark (1902-1972), known as "Watty" or "Lefty" Clark, was a professional baseball pitcher who was active from 1924 to 1937. Clark debuted with the Cleveland Indians, and went on to pitch for the Brooklyn Robins, Brooklyn Dodgers, and New York Giants.
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One scrapbook documenting the career of William Watson Clark as a pitcher for the Brooklyn Robins, Brooklyn Dodgers, and New York Giants. Items date from circa 1928 to 1938. Items in the scrapbook include clippings, tickets to Ebbets Field, baseball cards, and other ephemera. The scrapbook was compiled by Watson's wife.
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Open to users without restriction.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); William Watson Clark scrapbook, 2011.006, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of William W. Clark, 2011.
