1922 Toledo Mud Hens American Association Baseball Team Photo
This page from the 1923 Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide features the Toledo Club of the American Association, captured in a team photograph by the Baker Art Gallery. The team comprises notable figures including Wickland, Giard, Kocher, Grimes, and F. Murphy. Ayres, Lindstrom, Wright, J. Murphy, and Hill are also present. Bedient, King, Lamar, Terry, and manager George B. Whitted contribute to the team's lineup. Additional members include Black, McCullough, Konetchy, and E. W. Wicks, the secretary. The Toledo Club was an integral part of the American Association, a prominent minor league in baseball history. This league was known for bridging the gap between minor and major leagues, often functioning as a stepping stone for players. During this era, the American Association played a pivotal role in offering competitive opportunities outside the major league system, contributing significantly to baseball's growth across the U.S.