1922 Kansas City Blues Team Photo - American Association
This page from the 1923 Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide features a team photograph of the Kansas City Club, a member of the American Association in the early 20th century. Pictured are key team members including Dawson, Butler, Wilkinson, Shinault, Bono, Carter, Wright, McCarty, and manager Wilbur Good. Other notable players like Blackburne, Brief, Hammond, Becker, Lutzke, Zwilling, Zinn, Luderus, and Caldwell are also present in the photograph. The Kansas City Club was part of a competitive minor league system providing a platform for players to showcase their talents with hopes of advancing to Major League Baseball. This era was significant as it contributed to the development of baseball talent and the growth of the American Association, which served as a prominent league during the 1920s.