Michael Riley "Doc" Powers (1870-1909)

On April 12, 1909, Powers was injured during the first game played in Philadelphia's Shibe Park while chasing a foul pop-up. He sustained internal injuries from the collision and died from complications two weeks later. It is thought that he was the first Major Leaguer to suffer a fatal on-field injury. The only other player to die from an on-field incident was Ray Chapman in 1920.

I'm looking to acquire this postcard pictured below. If anyone can help please email me at jacklitsch@comcast.net

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My Wantlist. Current as of May 10, 2009

1906 Sporting Life Postcard of Detroit Tigers

1906 Ullman Postcards, 1905 New York Giants World Champions Harry (Henry) Mathewson

1909 Obak T212-1 Eagan

1907 Grignon Chicago Cubs Postcards

1911 Zeenuts Bernard, Bohen, Fullerton and Halla