Robert W. Freer Collection
Title
Robert W. Freer Collection
Description
This small collection contains selected papers, photographs, and memorabilia of former town resident Rob Freer, including photographs of the Gnats and Co-Op youth baseball teams in the 1950s and early 60s. This collection has not been fully processed but is open to research.
Date
1950s, 1960s
Creator
Freer, Robert W.
Subject
Baseball
Youth league baseball
Youth league baseball
Publisher
Garrett Park Town Archives
Rights
Restrictions may apply; contact the Town Archivist for details.
Relation
Little League Collection
Thomas S. Wilson Baseball Collection
Thomas S. Wilson Baseball Collection
Format
Physical collection; 0.25 cubic feet (1/2 legal size box)
Language
English
Type
Collection
Identifier
2020.0008
Coverage
1950s, 1960s
Collection Items
Co-Op Baseball Team, 1961
This is a 1961 photograph of the Co-Op integrated youth baseball team, which included boys from Garrett Park, Ken-Gar, and surrounding areas.
Garrett Park Knats (Gnats) Baseball Team, 1957
This is a photograph of the Gnats youth baseball team in 1957. That season a printing error was made on the team's t-shirts, so they became the "Knats" for the season.