Antique 1913 Mounted Photo: Early Young Men’s Basketball Team - Perhaps Lehigh? For Sale

This antique mounted photo captures a young men's basketball team from 1913. The team members exude a sense of pride and camaraderie that speaks to their love of the sport and their commitment to each other. The photograph itself is a cabinet card measuring 8 x 10 inches, and features a group of handsome young men who are dressed in period clothing and posed in front of a rustic backdrop. The image is a testament to the importance of community and the value of teamwork, themes that have resonated throughout history and continue to inspire us today. There is an L on their jerseys— maybe standing for Lehigh? Not sure.

This photograph is a valuable piece of Americana that captures a moment in time when basketball was still a relatively new sport, and young men across the country were coming together to form teams and compete against one another. Whether you are a collector of antique photographs, a lover of basketball history, or simply someone who appreciates the power of visual storytelling, this image is sure to delight and inspire you.

All photographic ephemera shows wear commensurate to age, including, potentially, stains, worn corners, chipping, dings, fraying, scents, stray marks, and other imperfections, etc. You get what you see.

Chipping at top of edges