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Originally Posted by Joe_G.
It does have the appearance of being a more modern print, but the original negative this is based on dates to 1888 or earlier. As you likely know, Mathews retired before the start of the 1888 season, but I suspect he was with the team for their 1888 photo shoot in the spring of 1888.
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Mathews was with the Athletics during the 1888 season as a coach and even played exhibition games prior to and during the season
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