[Helen V. Bird--home movies] Reel 1

Datecirca 1943

Donor-supplied NotesMy father [Charlie Bird] playing minor league baseball in the 40s. Fore River Baseball.

Viewing NotesA minor league baseball game with the Fore River baseball team in the 1940s. A batboy. A man in a suit and hat. Shot of the stands. Close ups of various players. More shots of the game. Shot of the dugout. Women and children spectators. People leaving the stands. A player throws his glove into the stands. Two women with a baby in a stroller. Close up of a woman’s foot. Shots of various people. (Film changes to color) Men playing baseball. Shots of the pitcher. A foul ball. Close up of spectators. More shots of the game. [End of Reel]