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Old 10-14-2023, 12:48 PM   #36423
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Joe Bernard 1909?

I am not convinced that the Joe_Bernard image shown in the Facepack (and CO Facepack, and on B-R.com) actually pictures the one-inning major leaguer. The image was shared here in 2009 by Bearman, but I have not been able to confirm that the Burke image actually pictures the major leaguer.

According to Bernard's SABR Bio, he was very active, and became a well-known bowler, golfer and tennis player in Illinois in the 1910s and 20s. With that in mind, I thought I could find some newspaper photos of him, but to this point I haven't seen any.

If anyone knows the primary source for the Burke photo (it's almost certainly from an early-20th century team photo in a Spalding or Reach guide), or has any other photos/images of Bernard, please share!
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