Yes again! The Tribune photo was in color and was taken from the same angle but just as Davis was ready to swing. This one is almost the exact same image but a second later. My friend's family has the newspaper, and the memories, but not these photos. Thanks so much for sharing. Needless to say if originals or copies are available I would be interested in a purchase or trade.
The batboy-for-a-day job was a gift from his grandfather who bought it during a preseason charity auction for his baseball crazed grandson. My friend was 10 at the time and little did anyone know the Cubs would be in 1st place in mid-September and playing for the pennant before a sold out madhouse. Richie Hebner was particularly gracious and gave him a signed bat and a team signed ball.
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