The Boston Royal Rooters at the Huntington Avenue Grounds, 1903 World Series
Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

The Boston Royal Rooters at the Huntington Avenue Grounds, 1903 World Series

1903

CC0 — Public Domain
Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

The Rooters in special section behind home plate during the last game of the 1903 World Series between the Boston Americans and the Pittsburgh Pirates. In appreciation for their efforts rooting for the Americans in Pittsburgh, Boston management rewarded the rooters with seats on the field. Taken on October 13, 1903. John F. Fitzgerald, maternal grandfather of John F. Kennedy, pictured 4th from left with outstretched arm, wearing derby hat.

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