United States Navy 15th Naval District Baseball Team

Description:

Sepia photograph of the pitcher on the mound after completing a pitch during a baseball game. James Benjamin Smith can be seen playing second base in the background. He noted on reverse, "Haynes pitching, me playing 2nd during Corozal game. 15th ND 1947."

This image is thought to have been taken on a military base near Corozal, Panama. The 15th Naval District was assigned to the Panama Canal Zone in 1945 and was not disestablished until 1975 when its responsibilities were transferred to the Panama Canal U.S. Naval Station.

• Title: United States Navy 15th Naval District Baseball Team
• Photographer: Unattributed
• Date: 1947

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• Collection: Photograph Collection
• Object Name: Miscellaneous Military
• Object Id: 2005.24.5

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